Research, Written and Edited By: MarkEAW
Web Download Links
-Sandbagger's
Tally-Ho Site and File Archives - You can find most of these
downloads there.
-EAWHS's Mediafire File Archives- You can find even more of these
downloads here.
[ GOTO THE MAIN EAWHS PAGE ]

This page is for the downloads.
CONTENTS
INTRO
MY DOWNLOADS
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GAME
ADDONS | DEMO
PATCH
CODEGROUP | FXEXE | HEXEDITED | MISC | NOCD | OFFICIAL | REGISTRY |
WRAPPER
SCREENS
CAREER | HANGER | MAIN | MAP BRIEF | MAP PILOT | MISC | OUTSIDE
GROUND OBJECTS
AIRFIELD | BUILDINGS | CITY | EFFECTS | FACTORY | FORT | HOUSE |
MISC | OILSTATION | SHIPS | TRAIN
TREES | TRENCH | VEHICLES
MISC
FUNSTUFF | UNKNOWN
PLANE
COCKPITS | GUNSIGHTS | EFFECTS MOD | FLIGHT MOD | ORDNANCE MOD |
PILOTS MOD | RENDER DISTANCE MOD
SKINS :: 3D Plane Models
SOUNDS
BACKGROUND | BARRACK RADIO | MISC | ENGINE | GUNS
PLANE RADIO ::
Scratchy Radio Messages :: "Modified" Radio Speech Packs
TERRAIN
AUTUMN | DESERT | HILLMODS | MISC | SKY | SPRING | SUMMER | TROPICAL
| WATER | WINTER
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EDITING
TOOLS
3DZ MODEL | RENDER SEQUENCE
AIRFIELD | CAMPAIGN | CDF | COCKPIT | FORMATION |
FRONTLINE | HANGER | HILLS
IMAGE | MAP | MENU | MISC | MISSION | MOVIE | PALETTE |
PLANE | SKIN | SOUND | STR
TARGET |
TERRAIN | WSP
MANAGER PROGRAMS
CAMPAIGN | CONTROLLERS | GUNSIGHT | INI | MISC | PLANE | SCREEN |
SKIN | SKY
REFERENCE
DOCUMENTS
CAMPAIGN | CONTROLS | FLYING | HEX | INTERVIEWS | KEYS | MANAGERS
MANUAL | MAPS | MISC | PLANE SHAPE | REVIEWS
TUTORIAL
DOCUMENTS
3DZMODEL | 3DZRENDERSEQUENCE | AIRFIELD | CAMPAIGN | CDF | COCKPIT |
FRONTLINE | GROUND
GUNSIGHTS | LIGHTS | MISC | PLANES | SCREENS | SKINNING | SOUND | STR | TARGET | TERRAIN
This help document is to provide descriptive information on the various
and vast
file additions done by the EAW community, most of this material was done
in the late 1999 year and on into the early 2000's to 2005 and some
beyond. This page is not a complete list of what I have at Mediafire (as
linked at the top of the page), but it lists a lot of the more popular files.
There are links to folders, those folders contain the files. Most of
the files are for EAWv1.2, however there are other folders, with
other 'patches' of files, for other types of EAW.
This help document is
still in a very early design stage despite the numerous revisions.
It will be revised further to contain rewritten text, moved
sections, more add-on , mods and tool information, including
troubleshooting, technical support and some background information
on select items. Any help is appreciated to flesh out this help doc
with first hand text descriptions, etc.
(This Help Document by no means is, nor will it ever be, a complete list of add-ons and mods.)
For help with Add-ons beyond the information presented in this
help document, see my other help documents, such as 'Using Addons Help
Document' for more information.
Can't Find a File? Let me know.
Here are some of my (MarkEAW) more recent downloadable file contributions:
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Graphical MSSWFF2 Joystick Profile -
I was just messing around and
came up with this graphic showing the assigned functions I have
used for EAW with the
Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 Joystick.
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Quick Default Key List - A RTF document listing the default
keys for EAWv1.2+. (Based on MPS Demo Key Sheet).
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Quick Reference Key Sheet -
A black and white single
page default keyboard command key sheet image for the
un-official EAW v1.28+
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Quick Keyboard Layout Card
- A colored default keyboard command card image for the
un-official v1.28+.
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Quick Reference Key Sheet 160 - Black and white single page
default keyboard command key sheet image for the un-official EAW v1.60+
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Custom EAW Images - Some EAW subject matter images
(EAW Logos, Boxes, Icons, CD Pictures, etc) that
where touched up and can be freely used in your projects, like
for making a new EAW web site with some EAW type pictures! (I
update this file now and then when new pictures come in).
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EAWHS Tools and Extras Pack - Here is a pack of specially
picked bit of tools and information that I update now and then.
Hopefully it will eventually contain a tool and readme for every
use needed. If you have any ideas or thoughts etc or even what should go
into this pack, please let me know.
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MS SW FFB2 Button Repair - Dissemble the grip and replace
switches by soldering out the old and replace with the new.
Includes part numbers for new switches. Primarily the info is for the MS
Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 Joystick, however it may be useful
for other MS sticks that use a similar grip, such as the
Sidewinder FF Pro Stick. Also a few Win10 driver issues noted
(like FF being reduced or missing) and
details on how to
resolve them.
This section of the site aims to provide information regarding many
of the larger mission packages, that in some cases include nearly
full conversion of the game to cater to a new theater of operations.
ADD-ONS
Related Download Links:
-game-addons
CAMPAIGNS, MISSIONS, SCENARIOS AND PACKAGES
People have put together new campaigns/theaters that consist of
small additions rolled into one. Downloading these packages of
add-ons. They are almost a new game in each case. Choose what looks
interesting. It's probably best to make a new folder with a complete
copy of the 1.2 version of EAW, Just copy the game all over to a new
empty folder. Then one add-on scenario is copied into that. (It
takes up more hard drive space to have a separate copy for each
scenario, but it avoids wondering what went wrong with any
particular one. When you get one right, it stays right.)
Later on you might want to try Pacific Tide (more or less Pacific
Air War II). There's also terrains, skins and buildings for a North
Africa / Mediterranean experience. Campaigns, career and missions
that go beyond the defaults to add to the immersion of EAW and also
allow you to experience different aircraft, both to fly yourself and
to fight against.
GreatShot II: (GreatShotII.zip 133MB)
by Phil 'RAF_Black Adder' Lawrence.
...is the standard "new" look at the basic European Air War
Game (upto Nov 16 2003)...compiled add-ons featuring the work of the EAW community...has lots of Hi Res objects...probably the best single
download to see what is possible would be this compilation...a self
installing upgrade package that will upgrade a 1.2 stock patched
install of EAW to improve the graphics and flight models of the
basic game...
For EAW 1.2 compiled from existing modders' campaigns and files.
'GREAT SHOT II' EAW Super Upgrade added;
-THE BATTLE of MIDWAY 4 - 7 June 1942
-ARDENNES December 1944
-BATTLE of BRITAIN (original) June - September 1940
-DESERT AIR WAR 1942
-WAR IN EUROPE 1943 - 1945
-NORMANDY 1944
-MALTA 1941 - 1942 5/Sept/03 - To include the Beaufighter
aircraft.
-NORMANDY 1944
A full manual for this add-on is filename "Manual V2.pdf"
(1.95MB).
**************************** Attention ****************************
- Remove the file eaw16.hm before playing online!
You can replace it from the extras directory if you wish to have the
hills included in online games. If all others in the online game
have this file loaded, then you can leave it in.
- This installation was developed on a Voodoo 5500 3DFX card, 256
RAM and runs perfectly. famous last words!
- You may wonder why some of the add-ons you would like to see are
not in by default. Well, that's because they have caused problems
with GLIDE. They are probably included in the \Extras directory
folder anyway, so you can try them out.
If all goes "Tango Uniform" you can always reinstall.
Turn the Volume UP and enjoy the game in its new form!
Run the self installer:
To simply install this Campaign straight into a clean EAW 1.2
"full" install of the box version of EAW with all aircraft, cockpits
terrains, speech etc as selected by Black Adder. You will also
notice that the install includes an "Extra's folder" where
alternative and extra planes, cockpits, ground objects etc can be
substituted in Great Shot.
By playing with these you will realize two things. 1. you can
replace and delete certain items such as terrains or skies very
easily. 2. You have to do it by trial and error as some combinations
will conflict.
The "Great Shot! II " installation can be installed to a v1.2a
(516kb) installation as well. If you do not install to a fresh clean
install of v1.2 or a 1.2a
installation then "Great Shot! II" will not work properly. Be
warned! Not compatible with the Code Groups EAW v1.28d 1024.exe
without modification. (Also check out the OAW Pack for v1.2 for a
more updated compiled from modders' type of add-on from the year
2005).
Spain war 1937: (spain2.lzh 16.2kb)
by Matsu.
Spain celebrated the 1930s in social contradiction and confusion .
As a result of the election, a so-called government was established
in the left wing federation consisting of the Communist Party, the
Socialist Party, the anarchist, etc., but the power of the left and
the right is close, and from the internal confrontation of the
People's Front, the government I could not cope with the confusion
over Spain. Patriotic soldiers including Mora, Franco and Vital in
such Spain's current situation stood up to overthrow the government
to regain order through military rule. They had received great
support from the military and thought that they could overthrow the
government in a short time. However, this idea is out. The People's
Army Cabinet surprisingly resists stubbornly. Three years of
destruction and slaughter began.
This scenario is a short campaign reproducing the air battle early
in the Spanish war, remodeled in 1940 . Several biplane machines
will appear in this scenario, so we recommend that you obtain those
skin skins. For biplane skin, MUSGROVE'S EAW ANNEX is good.
Spain place name file added.
Storm of the Brunete in 1937: (storm2.lzh 8kb)
by Matsu.
In 1937, in Spain's civil war, was followed by the battle of the ups
and downs over the capital Madrid. Offensive of the Franco forces
took place in July, became the great battle called "battle of
Brunete". Become the draw to this battle in the end, Franco army
prevails in Germany advanced fighter Bf109B first introduced in the
group, took over the command of the air from the Soviet conquerors
of Spain until it's empty, I-153 and I-16. Approximately 100
aircraft's loss of the Republican Army in the battle of Brunete. It
for 20 aircraft over loss of the Franco side, within the bf109 2-3
machine was.
Adaptation of the 1940 campaign in this scenario are ten missions
short scenario dealt with the Condor Legion Bf109 and s.s.r. (Soviet
Army) I-16 fighter. Air Force appeared to consider the scale of
aerial warfare in the Spain war and Germany one, Soviet Army side 2
and less.
Soviet bombers appeared SB-2, but SB-2 aircraft skin is not so far.
It is recommended to substitute in a PE-2 skin so bad feel dressed
with mosquito. You can download Cord's EAW Page.
Spain names files have been added.
Poland 1939: (Poland1939.zip 18kb)
by Emil and Per "vonOben" Rasmusson
Participate in the Blitzkrieg against Poland or try to defend your
country against the German invaders...1939 Invasion of Poland.
In this campaign, they are flying in 1939. On the German side are
Bf109 E-1, Do17, Hs123 and others, on the Polish PZL P.11, PZL P.24.
To play this campaign you have to download the following programs:
EAW Patch 1.2, ECA Panel 3.4, ECA 1.4, and of course the aircraft
skins that are in this campaign.
Polish Place Names: (POLISH TARNAMES.ZIP 3kb
or PolishTarnames.zip)
by Emil and Per "vonOben" Rasmusson.
New place names for Emil's 1939 Poland Campaign. I've changed the
Tarnames.str to have Polish names of cities, towns and airfields to
get a better feeling in the Polish Campaign.
Poland '39 Campaign v1.2: (1939Polandv1.2.zip
720kb)
by Emil and Per "vonOben" Rasmusson and ANDY.
It substitutes the original 1940 BoB campaign, many aircraft of the
original game and other files. The basis of this campaign is Emil's
Poland campaign.
Poland '39 Campaign v1.3 (knug):
(1939Polandv1.3Knug.zip 33.4M)
by Emil and Per "vonOben" Rasmusson and ANDY and Knug.
This is my modified installation of Andys Poland '39 campaign. The
campaign is left as it was so this is only an addition to the
original Poland 1939 v1.2 campaign by Andy.
Winter War 1939-1940: (winter2.lzh 16kb)
by Matsu.
It is a short scenarios dealt with the air battle of the war in late
1939 and early 1940, happened, Soviet Union and Finland during the
winter war. Finland has only less than 50 fighters had helped on the
incompetence of the Commander of the Soviet army, has fared. This
scenario is modification of the campaign in 1943, Germany army only.
Select the Germany army in 1943 after installation, so to play. You
can't play to choose the United Kingdom and the United States. Also,
had to be turned on from the relationship of ECA control panels and
fuselage skins Allied aircraft to use on the Germany side, so
installation is cumbersome became. Sure to read the Readme. Finland
side appeared two Squadron (Squadron name and history are accurate
is not). Given the somewhat aggressive roles including ground attack
for one and another interception Centre. Way is endured the struggle
at that time Finland air force interceptor mission is scrambled with
the siren always. Frankly speaking, the degree of difficulty is
high. The enemy is on the performance is also the number. Soviet
bombers was scheduled initially, PE-2, what I also cannot catch up
with Finland army Fokker D-XXI so changed to IL-4.
Use the winter terrain data for atmosphere?
Finland-names and class file was added.
France 1940: (new_french_campaign_40.zip)
by Charles Gunst.
(yes, the same Charles Gunst who made ECA!) has come out with a
campaign for France 1940. It provides a rough approximation of a
1940 French campaign and single missions for both the Luftwaffe and Armee de l'Air, with the following aircraft (ECA Control Panel v3.1
is required to use this patch):
Hurricane: Morane MS.406
Spitfire I: Dewoitine D.520
Spitfire IX: Caudron C.714
Spitfire XIV: Bloch MB-155
Typhoon: Curtiss Hawk 75A
Tempest: Bloch MB-152
Mosquito: Potez 631 (or Potez 630)
P38J: Fokker G-1 Mercury
B26: Amiot 354 B4
Fw 190A: Macchi C.200
Ju 88A: Ju88A (or Do17Z)
All of the appropriate 1940 aircraft should show up in missions
from time to time. There will be greater variety in campaign
missions than in the standard EAW 1940 campaigns, including sweeps
for the Armee de l'Air, and bombing, interception and interdiction
missions for the Luftwaffe.
The Germans have the Bf109E (E3, E4 E8 and now the E1 as
alternatives using ECA ControlPanel v3.1) and Bf110c as before, plus
the Macchi C.200, as flyable fighters; and the He111, JU88A (or
Do-17Z) and Ju87 as bombers.
The Armee de l'Air (R.A.F.) has the Morane MS.406, Dewoitine
D.520, Caudron C.714, Bloch MB-152 and MB-155, Curtiss Hawk 75A,
Potez 631 and Fokker G-1 Mercury as flyable fighters; and the Potez
630 and Amiot 354 as bombers.
All of the 1940 fighters listed above are flyable in 1940 single
misions (the Fokker G1 is in the P38J slot, so you have to go to
USAAF page to select it).They, and all of the 1940 bombers as
well, are also all selectable in campaigns, simply by using the ECA
Control Panel Squadron Editor. All that you don't get with the
France 1940 patch is squadrons already set up with each available
fighter and bomber aircraft to select from (as I provided in ECA
v1.4).
The reason for this is that there is only a small number of
squadrons in the 1940 campaign (10 RAF and 9 Luftwaffe); and a
number of people preferred to have more fighter squadron options,
and fewer bomber squadron options. This is mainly because most
people do not ever fly a full bomber campaign - the life expectancy
is too short. A similar logic applies to the Bloch MB-155, Fokker G1
and Macchi C.200 -they played only a short or minor part in the
whole 1940 campaign, and to have included a squadron of them (out of
9 or 10) would have unbalanced the campaign.
But if you do want a bomber career, or a career in the Bloch
MB-155, Fokker G1 or Macchi C.200, simply use the Squadron Editor
program to select it in your campaign squadron.
The French campaign starts on 10 May 1940. There are no changes
to the map (hopefully someone, sometime, will work out how to change
airbase ownership), so it is geographically still BoB, but the
variety of missions is much greater (sweeps and interdictions for
the Armee de l'Air, interceptions and interdictions for the
Luftwaffe, and so on).
Invasion of France 1940-Modified: (france40.zip 8kb
or France40Campaign2.zip or
new_french_campaign_40.zip)
by Charles Gunst and Dominique Legrand.
Modified Charles Gunst's original work and made several revisions!
This enables you to participate in the "Battle for France 1940"
scenario. For use his other EAW utilities, ECA Control Panel v3.2
and ECA v1.4 This campaign uses a new frontline which now fits to
the French border. Thus, the French bases are located in France.
To play this campaign you have to download the following programs:
EAW Patch 1.2, ECA Panel 3.4, ECA 1.4, and of course the aircraft
skins that are in this campaign.
1940 RAF French Campaign: (1940francerafedition.zip 50kb)
by BlueBaron.
...Unzip these files to your EAW folder and play. To uninstall,
delete the files from your EAW folder.
1941 Mediterranean: (med1941b.zip 12kb)
by Emil and Dominique Legrand.
Developed a campaign for the Mediterranean theater in 1941. This
enables you to fly in the Mediterranean in 1941 with historical
squadrons. Old Versions: med1941.ZIP , med1941a.zip
1941-1942 Malta v2.0: (1941-42MALTAv2.0.zip 13.5MB)
by Emil.
...Old Versions: 1941-42MaltaCampaignPak-malta.zip or malta.zip
1941-1942 Burma Campaign: (burma_campaign.zip ??kb)
by Steve Daly aka SDaly.
This is a modified American, German and British 1943 campaign with
Modified Frontline, to resemble the airwar in China-Burma during
December 1941 to July 1942 , when the 1st AVG "Flying Tigers" are
combined with the USAAF
1941-1942 Desert Air War v1.1:
(1941–1942DesertAirWar-DAWv1.1.zip 17.2MB)
by Emil.
...Old Versions:
1942 Turning Point in Europe: (1942-TurningPoint.zip
389kb)
by Paulo Morais.
1942 Turning Point in Europe its an addon for European Air War from
Microprose that introduces a number of changes on the original data
trying to model the aircraft and actions that occurred in that year
of the war. Since EAW release that I wondered why Microprose didn't
modelled a continuous campaign starting in this year to the end of
the war as it was a year of great changes. In fact this year saw
events like the probing landings at Dieppe, a very fast rate of
replacement of aircraft with new versions in a continuous effort
from both sides to get a significant advantage, the first daylight
raids by the 8th Air Force and the start of a cross-channel
offensive by the RAF.
This addon try to fill this gap in a simplified way. Due to
limitations on EAW original design it was necessary to replace the
BOB campaign and all of their specific aircraft to attain the
initial objective of getting a continuous campaign until the war
end. A number of small changes to the other campaigns were also
introduced to model some aspects of the air war that can give more
variety and enjoyment to one the finest WWII aircombat simulation
ever produced. Replaces the BOB Campaign with a realistic 1942
one. The BOB planes were replaced by other ones, the Hurricane I
with the Mk II b/c the Spit I with the V, the Me110c with a Fw190A4,
the Me109E with a 109F and the Stuka with a Fw190F. It uses the
available 3D definitions for example for the Spit Mk5 the 3d
definition of the Spit Mk IX.
The 1942 campaign covers the time of the cross channel offensive of
the RAF and for the Germans a lot of fighter bomber intercepts and
some Jabo attacks. Greatest thing is to carry your pilot from 1942
into the 43/44 campaign.
With a little Editing you can have different skins for the variants.
I don't know if MSskins is still available, but you can also use
skins available from all over the net.TPE gives you a more
realistic feel for the 1942 planes and missions, better than ECA
Panel can ever address it. It features a fully working 1942 campaign
with the right squadrons and mission types and not just the planes.
TPE42 Skin Batch File: (?? ??kb)
by Tannethal.
I have done a small batch file that changes inside the 3dz files of
TPE42 the pointer that refers to the skin texture file, so no hex
editing is required. Different skins to distinguish variants! It's
not a skin manager, it just allows you to use third party skins for
the Sub variants of the Fw190(A8, A4, F8) and for the Messerschmitt
109F & G. So far not for the Spitfire MkVb, the reason is described
in the readmep.txt. The Thing is in the original TPE files, Paulo
Morias uses for the the same 3d definition files (3dz files) for the
190A4 as for the Fw190A8. Inside the 3dz files (on top) there are
pointers to the skin files. You can hex edit it and make them point
to the original skin names used in the Slot before. For example: for
the Fw190A4 look inside the 3dz files for p190atex.pcx and name the
pointer P110ctex.pcx. Then you have to place the Skin files of a 190
into the EAW folder named P110ctex / tes / tra.tpc. And then you
will have different skins for 190A4 and A8. It's important to place
a p????tra.tpc file cause otherwise EAW will then use the original
one.Same procedure for the Me109F (109g to 109e) 190F8 (190a to
ju87)! For the Hurricane IIc you only have to place a Hurri skin you
like into the EAW folder, cause there are no different versions. The
only one I found to be tricky was the Spitfire, cause this one uses
mixed definitions of the Mk I and IX. I had once changed all
Pointers in the MK Vb definition files to sp2a, which resulted into
a fine skin but a totally weird propeller, that wasn't transparent
anymore.
1942 TPE Skin Pack: (42tpesk.exe 1.5MB)
by Paulo Morais.
Skin pack for 1942 Turning Point in Europe...
1942: Turning Point in Europe Revision B: (1942tpe.zip
or 1942TurningPointInEurope.zip 381kb)
by Paulo Morais.
"1942: Turning Point in Europe" (Revision B), or TPE42 as it's often
called for short. This is still one of the best.
TPE is an excellent
add-on for EAW that substitutes the stock EAW BoB campaign, making
more planes available and remodeling those involved in the BoB
campaign with one starting in April of 1942. It progresses through
1943 and 1944. The Hurricane MKII has to be tried! With 12 guns you
can see why this was a bomber buster! This package also remodels
many German aircraft, giving bombing capacity to the ME626. There
are a few extra squads to join up in the campaign too. This install
and interface can be a bit tricky, but the benefits definitely
outweigh the learning curve, if only to fly the Mossie and ME410.
Comes with some utilities including a CDF-file extractor, DOS
utilities; snd2raw.exe and raw2snd.exe. Old Versions:
1942-TurningPoint.zip 389kb
Ghost aircraft problem:
Using ECA, ECApanel or any other addon that changes PLANES.DAT on
top of 42TPE after installation without following the procedure to
disable the addon will cause ghost planes. Also Incorrect
installation.
For correct operation of 42TPE addon the contents of the Zip (a self
extract EXE) file must be expanded to certain EAW sub-folders. That
should be automatic if the correct name of EAW folder was provided.
Afterwards, a MS-DOS batch file named INSTALL.BAT (or just INSTALL)
must be run to extract files from original EAW data files and apply
modifications to them. This file should be inside a new folder
created by the above installation procedure named 42TPE.
For further details about installation and usage instruction please
refer to the included readme.txt file.
You are not really supposed to use ECA and TPE42 at the same
time. TPE42 includes a couple of batch files (DISABLE.BAT and
ENABLE.BAT) which allow you to "turn off" and reinstate TPE42 as you
wish. Try it with ECA and ECA Control Panel both removed from the
EAW directory (the folder where eaw.exe is located) before you
attempt to set up TPE42.
1942-1945 European Theatre of Operations: (1942 ETO.zip or
1942-45EuropeanTheatreOfOperationsCampaign.zip
494kb)
by Paulo Morais and Dirk 'Emil' Schoorens
New campaign with several features, incorporating and expanding the
1942 - TPE campaign. This campaign is a combination of : 1942
TURNING POINT IN EUROPE by Paulo Morais and the modified 1943-1945
ETO campaign by Emil.
1942-1945 European Air War version 1.1:
(1942-45EuropeanAirWar-4245v1.1.zip 1.71MB)
by Paulo Morais and Dirk 'Emil' Schoorens
This campaign is a combination of : 1942 TURNING POINT IN EUROPE by
Paulo Morais and the modified 1943-1945 ETO campaign by Emil.
Flight model with standard EAW gun damage (Flight.zip 27.7 kB)
Flight model with updated gun damage (FlightGuns.zip 39 kB)
1942 Caucasus: (caucasus1942a.zip or
Russian1942a.zip 20kb)
by Emil and Dominique Legrand.
He has produced a new campaign set during the important fighting in
the Caucasus of the Russian Front. Off to the Eastern Front you go
to either defend the Russian motherland or to cover the Wehrmacht's
offensive. Replaces the Battle of Britain Campaign with one starting
in June of 1942, when the German summer offensive "Operation Blau"
starts. The aim of this campaign is to simulate the air and air to
ground war on the Russian Front.
1942 Guadalcanal: (guadalcanal.zip 21kb)
by Emil.
This time he has given us a campaign set on Guadalcanal! Participate
in the famous battle in the Solomon Islands that marked the turn of
war fortune in the Pacific Theatre of War.
Tunisia 1942 - Operation Torch: (Tunisia1942.zip
19.4kb)
by Emil.
The 1942 Torch Campaign replaces the 1943 ETO Campaign with one
starting in November of 1942, when Operation Torch takes place with
the landing of Allied forces in North Afrika. The aim of this
campaign is to simulate the air and air to ground war in the North
Africa between German, British and American air forces. Replay the
Allied operations and attempt to drive the Axis forces out of Africa
once and for all.
New Guinea Campaign v1.0: (EAWNG.zip ??kb)
by Erin Sparks aka RockHPI.
...
New Guinea 1942 v1.1: (eawng111.zip through eawng118.zip)
by RockHPI.
Made a campaign for the Allies vs. the Japanese in New Guinea.
4 Aircraft for NG: (New Guinea.zip)
by Norman Walker.
4 aircraft for the New Guinea Campaign...
1941 Oahu Hawaii Islands Scenario v1.0: (oahu.zip 490kb
or 1941OahuHawaiIslandsScenariov1.0.zip 490kb)
by Woolfman.
The Oahu scenario has been built as a Hawai Islands terrain with
some of the targets from 7th December 1941.
Continuation War in 1943: (cont2.lzh 78kb)
by Matsu.
6/1941, Germany, "Operation Barbarossa", launched the invasion of
the Soviet Union. Finland Finland declares neutrality to protect the
winter burning hatred of war and regain its attitude was hardly
neutral and to say the least. And re-opened the hostilities between
Finland and the Soviet Union. "Finland is not an ally of Germany.
Only have operations at the same time "the Finland Government
announced no persuasive saddening, and Finland is on the road to
ruin Germany forcibly pulled went. In the misery of the small
country.
This scenario is a modification of the campaign in 1943, 1943
Finland air force activity reaches its crescendo, received Bf109G
scenario. Winter war as Germany army only. Select the Germany army
in 1943 after installation, so to play. You can't play to choose the
United Kingdom and the United States. Also, had to be turned on from
the relationship of ECA control panels and fuselage skins Allied
aircraft to use on the Germany side, so installation is cumbersome
became. Sure to read the Readme.
Finland-names and class file was added.
Jet Fighters of 1943: (Jet.lzh 3.23kb)
by Matsu.
If in the 1943 stage Me262 combat up had? It is said that if
scenarios. You can choose to play the Germany army in 1943.
Non-United Nations are playable, but enemy planes appeared Me262
especially doesn't change. No Add-ons required to play.
Mosquito bomber squadron: (Mosquito2.lzh 4.95 kb)
by Matsu.
Itself without the mosquito bombing campaign scenario. In 1943, in
the campaign of remodeling, in the long term is the length of about
25 times. From the mosquito, is naturally RAF-only scenarios. ECA
and ECA Control Panel is required to play this scenario. Be sure to
get the ECA, please install. Mosquito in the ECA is a machine
gun-equipped fighter types. However, the play speed only to leave
their life in the unarmed aircraft historical aircraft to have
demilitarized type mosquito data files are for those who want.
Is increased the cities targeted · · ·.
Strategy No.1 PAW scenario: (I-GO.lzh 5.03kb)
by Matsu.
Operation I-Go Japan Navy 1943 years 4 May 7 from day 4 May 16 in a
series of air offensive that was carried out over a period of days,
is the last of the strategy fifty-six Yamamoto took the helm. It was
a strategy that was carried out until the joy of using the aircraft
carrier on the ground base, but the strategy failed, Yamamoto 56th
also lost his life. This scenario was remodeled in 1943 , only for
the Japanese army. Therefore , please choose the 1943 German Army to
play . We recommend using Japanese speech pack and topographical
data of the Pacific Ocean.
Let's go to the circus! It is!: (circus.lzh 2.36kb)
by Matsu.
At the end of 1940 , the UK who survived the Battle of Britain
finally gets offensive. It was a plan to destroy German fighter
aircraft that attracted a large number of escorts aircraft with a
small number of bombers as a trick. According to the result, the
series of offensive named "Circus Strategy" was a failure. The
damage to the ground facilities was minor, and the German fighter of
the day also did not attempt to intercept the British. By remodeling
the 1943 campaign, you can choose RAF and Luff Buffet.
Focke Wulf Ta 183 "Huckebein" Add-On v1.0:
(Ta183_Add-On_v10.exe 216kb)
by Paulo Morais and Christian Mosimann.
Aircraft Add-On for European Air War. Represents a hypothetical
aircraft which actually never flew. Data on paint schemes, flight
models, careers, etc., are mostly fanciful and without historical
basis, although there are a few scant details available about the
actual project. The Basic package contains the
installer/de-installer, 3d-model and skin, full nomenclature change,
new objects-screen and I./EKdo 183 career.
Historical Background:
In mid-1944, the OKL presented Focke-Wulf with the task of
developing a single-seat fighter propelled by the new He S 011
jet-engine and carrying 2-4 MK 108 cannons with a speed of
approximately 1000 km/h at 7000 m altitude. Soon, because of the
company's rapid progress on the project, Focke-Wulf received a
manufacturing contract for new aircraft with the designation Ta 183.
The first operational model was meant to be equipped with the Jumo
004 axial turbojet engine, which had a proven performance record in
the Me 262, while subsequent models were planned to carry the He S
011.
The first combat-unit was planned to become operational in autumn
1945. However, the war came to an end soon after the design work was
started.
The plans for this revolutionary aircraft were copied several times
after the war by famous aircraft engineers. The name Huckebein comes
from Hans Huckebein, a mischievous little raven from a tale by
Wilhelm Busch.
Technical Data:
Fixed Weapons: |
2 x 30 mm Mk108 (lower
pair)
2 x 20 mm MG151/20 (upper pair) |
Ammunition: |
60 rd/gun (MK 108), 100
rd/gun (MG151/20) |
Loadout: |
R4M or W.Gr. 21 rockets,
500kg bombs or droptanks |
Span: |
10 m (32' 9.7") |
Length: |
9.2 m (30' 2.2") |
Height: |
3.9 m (12' 9.5") |
Engine: |
Heinkel S 011 turbojet |
Max Speed: |
962 km/h (597 mph) |
Thrust: |
1,300 kg (2,866 lbs) |
Rated Altitude: |
7,000 m (22970 ft) |
Ceilling: |
12,000 m (39370 ft) |
Climb Rate: |
1,200 m/min (3940
ft/min) |
Fuel Capacity: |
1565 liters (345
gallons) |
Wing Area: |
19.72 sq. meters (212.9
sq. ft) |
Weight Loaded: |
4,430 kg
(9,780 lbs) |
To install the package, follow these steps - it is strictly
recommended not to switch a single one for correct use.
After you got the installation-file called Ta183_Add-On_v10.exe, and
follow the installation dialog after executing the file. After this
initial step, follow the next ones as follows:
1.: If you use ECA: Choose in ECA Panel the planes you like to see
for 1945, do not choose the Ta 183A-1 under the 109K-slot. Note that
the Bf 109G will be replaced afterwards.
If you use other flightmodels or add-ons, note that nothing will be
changed for any aircraft that is not the Bf 109G.
2.: Execute Ta183.bat by double-click in the \Ta 183
Add-On\3dz\Ta183\ folder to install the Ta 183 Add-on to EAW. Backup
copies will be made of all files that have to be replaced. This
batch-file will add the flightmodel, career, nomenclature and
artwork changes to EAW.
Note that the installation process will show in the DOS-box
sometimes error-messages like missing files, etc. Ignore that
please, everything will work correctly.
Keep in mind that from now on, as long as the Add-On is installed,
all changes with ECA for other planes will immediately remove the Ta
183 flightmodel in the Bf 109G-slot. If you use ECA when the Ta 183
is installed, you have to install the add-on again.
3a.: Start EAW. The Ta 183A-1 is now available in Single Missions as
the former Bf 109G, for flight by the user or as opponent in Allied
fighter missions.
The cockpit is the one of the Me 262 with edited covers for the
former instruments of the second engine, the wing-view is completely
new shaped with correct wing-angle and colour. You will have full
access via armament board in the hangar to rockets, bombs and
droptanks.
In the 1944-career, the first German squadron is now I./EKdo 183,
equipped at the beginning with Me 262, the missions start in July
1945.
3b.: For use of a different skin, use the skin-packages as like
other skins for EAW-aircraft. All 3d-data is included, so they can
be configured as like all the other skins with new models, etc. in
Stab or Skins-n-More.
4.: The other additions to the Ta 183 Add-On like the new screens or
the sound and radio-enhacement are separate downloads, so it's up to
the users if they want to use them or not.
5.: For uninstall, execute un_Ta183.bat to restore your former EAW-installation
and remove the Ta 183 Add-on from your sim.
Note that this procedure does not change the screens or sounds you
installed as well, the Ta 183-screens and sounds have to be removed
manually or with the configuration of Stab or Skins-n-More.
Other Downloads Related To This Add-On:
(Ta183_Add-On_v10_readme.zip 8kb) - Info page, printable v1.0.
(Ta183_Savegame.zip 61kb) - Special EAW-community career savegame
for I./EKdo 183, player is Oberstleutnant, difficulty normal, long
duty, limited supplies. Note that the player name can be edited with
ECA Panel Squadron Editor.
(Ta183_Screens.zip 811kb) - A mainscreen and new hangar-pictures to
replace the old Bf 109G hangar are included to this package. Two
kind of aircraft selection screens can be chosen, eighter the
GUI-Pack version, based on the work of Steven White, or the version
of Paul "Shatterer of Worlds" Wilson.
(Ta183_Sounds.zip 238kb) - by Cord Hartmann, Enhanced radio chatter
for the Ta 183 Huckebein Add-On for Allied pilots, plus new sounds
for the jet engine and rockets
As the Ta-183 substitutes one of the Bf-109 models, the radio
chatter of Allied pilots will be inaccurate if they encounter the
new jet aircraft.
If you want the Allied pilots referring to "Jet fighters!" rather
than "109s!" when encountering the Ta-183 in combat, you have to
drop the following files into your EAW folder:
Us2_047.snd "Jerry fighters!" (original: "109s!")
Us3_057.snd "Jet fighters!" (original: "109s!")
Us4_057.snd "Jet fighters!" (original: "109s!")
Us5_057.snd "Jet fighters!" (original: "109s!")
Uk2_047.snd "German fighters!" (original: "109s!")
Uk3_057.snd "Jet fighters!" (original: "109s!")
Uk4_057.snd "Jet fighters!" (original: "109s!")
Uk5_057.snd "Jet fighters!" (original: "109s!")
Remember that the new radio calls will be used for the remaining
Bf-109's also - so it's your decision if you want to use them at
all...
Skins
The following skins are all hypothetical colour schemes, and, as
such, have no historical basis. Their markings are for the first
Gruppe of a Jagdgeschwader, as represented in the career.
Included to the skin-packages are all 3d-files and a virtual cockpit
for the Me 262 by Migge, which is shared with the Ta 183. The skins
can be configured as usual with Skins 'n More or Stab.
(Me262_EKdo183.zip 252kb) - Messerschmitt Me 262A-1 I./EKdo 183
(fictional) Lechfeld, July 1945 *Main work by Serb.
(Ta183_White1.zip 215kb) - Focke Wulf Ta 183A-1 I./EKdo 183
(fictional) Lechfeld, Summer 1945 *Seperate package of the basic
skin.
(Ta183_White7.zip 207kb) - Focke Wulf Ta 183A-1 I./EKdo 183
(fictional) Lechfeld, Summer 1945
(Ta183_White2.zip 215kb) - Focke Wulf Ta 183A-1 I./EKdo 183
(fictional) Lechfeld, Summer 1945
(Ta183_White3.zip 242kb) - Focke Wulf Ta 183A-1 I./EKdo 183
(fictional) Lechfeld, 1945
(Ta183_NF.zip 218kb) - Focke Wulf Ta 183A-1 I./EKdo 183 (fictional)
Lechfeld, Summer 1945 *Nightfighter camouflage
(Ta183_White4Winter.zip 222kb) - Focke Wulf Ta 183A-1 I./EKdo 183
(fictional) Briest, Winter 1945
(Ta183_Desert.zip 214kb) - Focke Wulf Ta 183A-1/Trop I./JG
27(fictional) North Africa, 1945/1946
The I./EKdo Ta 183 career:
by Steffen Tanneberger.
This is a hypothetical Ta 183 career in EAW for the fictional Ta
183-Erprobungsgruppe, I./EKdo 183, starting in July 1945. The date,
of course, has no historical basis, since WWII had already ended by
May 1945. In this career, at the beginning of July 1945, I./EKdo is
still equipped with the Me 262 for training in jet fighters, but the
first Ta 183A-1's will soon be delivered for operational duty.
This is a hypothetical Ta 183 career in EAW for the fictional Ta
183-Erprobungsgruppe, I./EKdo 183, starting in July 1945. The date,
of course, has no historical basis, since WWII had already ended by
May 1945.
In this career, at the beginning of July 1945, I./EKdo is still
equipped with the Me 262 for training in jet fighters, but the first
Ta 183A-1's will soon be delivered for operational duty.
At the start, based at Lechfeld, you will fly mostly as air
superiority fighters against waves of bombers and their escorts of
the U.S. 8th Air Force and the RAF. Note that Germany will lose the
war in any case, regardless of the combat success of I./EKdo 183.
The career adjusts the frequency of USAAF escort fighters in favour
of the P-51D, since P-47's were not frequently employed as bomber
escorts near the end of the war. Also, the probability of flying
missions against the RAF and their fighters has been increased. The
career will finish around December 1945, depending on the combat
success of your squadron.
Career83.sve is a saved game, based on the career which has a normal
difficulty and all limitations enabled for a more realistic picture
of late-war Germany. Furthermore, the names of the pilots in this
career are "Germanized" names of well-known people belonging to the
EAW community (kills/sorties values are, for the most part, randomly
generated).
Note that using ECA Panel's Squadron Editor, it is possible to
edit the any of the pilots' names.
Ta152 Career:
by Claudio Wilches.
A fabulous example of a "what if" campaign, He has compiled a career
for you in this German super plane which in reality arrived in
service only in the last weeks of the war.
Pacific Tide - Solomons War: (several files, complete
download is 11200kb)
by Steve Daly and Jim Farmer
have taken the best additions currently available and with a little
magic of their own have created the first installment of the
European Air War Pacific Theater entitled: Pacific Tide. But the big
question is, "Is it worth the download?" You bet it is! This great
package transforms your European Air War game to the Pacific Theater
of operations! And like the original European Theater this can only
get better!
So what do you get: A variety of pacific themed screens, a new game
map which replaces Europe, new squadron names and histories,
Japanese in-flight speech, a 1942 Guadalcanal Campaign for US and
Japanese and much, much more.
A long list of contributor's have made
this addon possible and are listed in the readme file. If however
you were looking for carrier operations to be included you have
still a bit of wait, they are not found here. But as Steve and Jim
explain in their readme file "no real carrier ops (didn't have
time…leaving this up to Moggy's great Midway add-on)". Also you will
need to download the 1942 era Pacific aircraft, they are not
included in this package but can easily be found elsewhere. A listing of the aircraft featured in Pacific Tide can
be found when using ECA Control Panel or in the Pacific Tide Read-Me
file.
Installation is foolproof, simply follow the step by step
instructions and since you will be making a separate install of EAW
for Pacific Tide, there is virtually no chance that you will disrupt
your current EAW setup! There are three separate Pacific Tide Files
you will need and three other required files for this package to
work properly.
Hats off to Steve and Jim for an excellent addon and
many thanks to all of the other folks who have allowed their
respective work to be included in this fine package. Welcome to air
combat in the tropics, EAW Pacific Tide style!
So what's new in version 2? Well, forget about hunting all over the
net for the appropriate pacific aircraft. They are now included! The
boys have also slaved away and patched up those missing terrain
files as well as a variety of other tweaks and fixes. They have also
attempted to make other pacific addons not included with Pacific
Tide V2.0 compatible with V2.0 (can anyone say Moggy?). If you have
a desire to fly the tropical skies within European Air War than
PTV2.0 may just by your ticket to pacific theater air warfare. A
word of caution is in order here however. Installation requires a
clear head, the patience of Job, and a working familiarity with
utilities such as "campaign mover" and "front-line mover" (found
elsewhere), as well as a nimble ability in manipulating files in
windows. That said you may want to read the Pacific Tide V2.0 readme
as a starting point to see if you are up to the task that this
installation will require.
Pacific Tide - Desktop Icons: (Eaw_Paw_Pt_customIcons.zip
8kb)
by Ben Millican.
collection of icons...
Sighted Main Body (The Battle of Midway): (several files,
complete download is 7030kb)
by Moggy, Captain Kurt
"General quarters! All hands man your battle stations!" greets you
as you get your first glimpse of the new mainscreen for Moggy's
ambitious Midway addon scenario for European Air War. Amazingly a
flight sim intended to depict the European air war has been
transformed once again through sheer determination and force of will
into a pretty fair representation of a pacific air war campaign,
specifically the battles at Midway Island on the 3rd through the 6th
of June 1942. Moggy's Midway addon is the only mod to model aircraft
carriers, much less carriers for both the Japanese and US forces.
What Moggy's carriers lack in pristine good looks (the carriers are
about even with the water line for example) they more than make up
for with functionality (you can land and take off from them) and
they certainly help to enhance that all important "immersion
factor."
Installation is pretty straightforward and even the most inept
computer jockey should be able to wrestle this installation process
into submission once they do a quick read through of Moggie's
excellent readme file. Particularly inspiring is his introductory
history of this very important conflict, which itself is a highly
recommended read! Moggy has also enlisted the help of Captain Kurt
and several other skin masters to provide you with the appropriate
Japanese and U.S. aircraft. If you are looking to expand your
European Air War experience Moggy's Midway addon certainly deserves
a spin on your hard drive.
Desert Air War:
by Emil, Pilot Officer Prune, max188, Mosi, dancho, and Pobs.
Desert Air War is a completely new theater for EAW that models the
air war over the North African Western Desert in 1941-1942.
This add-on is a comprehensive set of files that include new planes,
terrain, objects, maps, campaigns, missions, hangers, and screens
specific to the Desert Air War. In short, a completely new EAW
experience that puts you in the middle of the North Africa and
Mediterranean action!
Battle of Britain Campaign:
by Emil.
...
Spanish Air War:
by Pobs.
The probably most complete EAW add-on setup is probably SAW. It
provides very good ground object graphics placed in very exact
locations on the terrain. Also the ground object damagemodel (using
the included SAW EAW.exe) fits the weapons used (unlike stock EAW,
where you can kill all and everything with an .30cal). The skins are
also rather good and the FM/DM are fun as well...
The Generals War:
by Ray Otton
A 'what if Hitler had waited' scenario...
IRAQ 1941:
by Moggy.
...
Improved Battle of Britain:
by ?
...
1942 Battle of Europe: (Europe1942tpe.zip 389kb)
by ?
...The possibility to fly for elite German squadrons JG2, JG26, also
an English 610 Squadron...
To play this campaign you have to download the following programs:
EAW Patch 1.2, ECA Panel 3.4, ECA 1.4, and of course the aircraft
skins that are in this campaign.
1943-45 Battle of Germany:
by?
...
1944 Normandy D-Day:
by ?
...
1944 Battle of the Bulge:
by ?
...
Fading Sun: (FadingSun1.ZIP through FadingSun4.ZIP)
by RockHPI.
...Flying Tigers in China...China Campaign...
Korean Air War:
by Ade Kelly.
...New, Fly Jets and a Helicopter...
Malta:
by ?
...very close in feel to the DAW theater...
Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe / S.W.O.T.L.:
by ?
...EAW SWOTL...a remake of the actual separate PC game where you can
fly oddly created aircraft...a "what if" scenario that takes off
from LucasArts old game. What if these aircraft had fought?
Russian Air War:
by Knug.
...The Winter One is most interesting for comparison with the other
game called IL-2...
Dunkirk:
by ?.
...
Lake 1 Mission: (Lake1MissionNotUnified.zip 233kb)
by RAF_Roy.
same as OAWunified Final Lake_1 mission (s-Lake.zip),
It is in a "scenario" folder, for OAW128. OAWunified!
apparently already includes this scenario.
The Lake mission area is located in the default EAW world in
the area of Switzerland. I only altered the hills elevations in
those areas (if somewhat crudely). The specific custom terrains do
matter if added, It does not include a terrain, but the BoB Autumn
one worked well when I tried, even Euro Winter. The default terrain
blends in good.
FC Mission v2: (M-fc2.zip 90kb)
by RAF_Roy.
OAW Mission "FC" (ver.2). Do not use in OAWunified!
Its already included.
Mission 1: (M-1.zip 166kb)
by RAF_Roy.
(original release) OAW Mission 1 (Final).
Do not use in OAWunified! Its already included.
At The Gates Of Walhalla v0.1: (gow01.zip ??kb)
by Pedro Alvim.
Historical career files for European Air War. These files are based
on historical accounts. They try to recreate in EAW the careers of
aces and their units at some point in WW2.
Campaign Switching batch: (Sneaky's batch Files.zip
or campaignbatch.zip)
by Phil Hawkeye. Sneaky and Musgrove
campaign switching batch files: Batch files for Mediterranean,
France 1940,Guadalcanal and New Guinea Campaigns. Of course, you can
use all four, or chose the ones you want.
Torch Campaign: (Torch.zip)
by ...
...
Corsair Campaign Fix: (CorsairCSF10b.zip)
by JWC.
...
Nachtjager: (??)
by
...very popular offering of night fighter airwars...
OAW Pack and File Manager - Unified:
(OAWunifiedV1.01_french.zip 46.1MB , OAWunifiedV1.01_german.zip
46.1MB , OAWunifiedV1.01_usuk.zip 46.1MB)
by MrJelly, Dumoulin, Knegel, and RAF_Roy
OAW Unified Final v1.01 Release, Overview:
A complete package for EAW - European Air War by the OAW
OnlineAirWars Unified Team. If you never experienced the modern
updated EAW(2005), or haven't flown it lately with the latest High
Resolution 3D Aircraft and Ground objects, and all the extras, this
OAWunified will set you up very completely, and you will be "Blown
Away" by the difference between this and the original stock game.
(OAW is not a different version of EAW. It allows you to switch
between flight models, missions, skins, terrains graphics, and
different versions of eaw.exe such as 1.2, 1.2a and the nightpatch.
It also lets you manage ECA.)
This was the last 'OAW Unified' to support stock EAWv1.2. It is a self
installing exe that will set up all the subfolders and files needed
for a pretty good base set of community made mods included. This package is a self-installer setup containing compressed
files of @ 46MB which sets up everything for you. (The expanded size
of @ 90MB is the total size the OAWunified will need on your hard
disk).
To avoid problems and make it easy on yourself, all you need is to
have a fresh "clean" Full install of EAWv1.2 ready. Download the OAWunifiedV1.01
zip version
for the language of interface you wish (there are 3 possibilities as
listed: US-English or française or Deutsch).
Then you just launch the OAWunifiedV1.01.exe and the setup starts.
(The setup is just like most professional program installers - also
works in all Windows since 9x, to Xp or 2000, 2003 etc.) During
setup you will have to "Browse" to direct it to your folder that EAW
is set up in (normally \European Air War , if you have a default setup
- that is; this is the folder containing the eaw.exe and the files EAW
uses to run properly, like the .CDF 's ,etc.)
The installer handles all details
thereafter, only at last gives you the option of having a desktop
icon or not, You can choose yes or no on that. However it will make
icons also in your windows start menus for OAWSelect (the program
for OAW that controls all fileloading for EAW) and also a
sub-program called "Autoscriptget" which is a tool you might need
later if new 'scripts' for OAW Select are made - it can download
them easily from my server to proper OAW autoscripts folder.
("autoscripts" are merely text files that contain folder and file
lists for OAW Select to load particular modifications - they are not
"programming scripts" and contain no "code" so they don't make a
security risk for your computer)...
The installer also invisibly sets up needed Visual Basic "runtimes"
and 2 .ocx files for Windows which are needed by OAW Select program
for operation. (These are the the only "registry" entries it makes to
your computer other than the simple "shortcuts" mentioned above.)
That's it! You are ready to fly OAWunified , and with a very nice
selection of available EAW add-ons already included!
The magnitude of the Package: There are 503 folders and 6,240 files
after installation of OAWunified.
This includes @ 178 excellent Aircraft "Skins" with 3D models,
skins include the most modern cockpits the community had, including
the more detailed sharp cockpit instruments, new Flight models (Knegel's
latest RP (Realistic Patch v2.6) for the aircraft which are the
best we have to offer and thoroughly balanced by our chief EAW
ACE Ralf "Knegel",
which result in many hard core Simmer's opinions; some of the most
realistic of all WWII fighter Simulations!
But don't worry - These are all easily managed by the OAW
Select program by MrJelly for EAW use. Terrains, ground objects and targets,
Skies, winter and summer configurations, Desert, Pacific, ETO and
Russian Theatres, Many missions scenarios for these theatres are
specially coded to be able to function both Online and Offline "Single Missions", and many, many extras. ("Campaigns"
are not included in the package.) Countless rebuilds of the files
and structures by "Knegel" and "Dumoulin" and all the hours of
testing by them and everyone at the launchpad. However we consider
it a small price to pay for the thousands of hours of contributions
by the entire EAW community on game modifications that are made
easily available in one concise setup for EAW players pleasure in
this offering! Remember, You only need to have one installation of
EAW (apart from back-up copies, or a special installation needed for
a campaign which includes modified eaw.exe and other files.)
If you are going to fly
online it is advisable not to mess around adding too many extras to
it, but for offline play only then this forms the basis on which you
can build almost infinite selections of mods to fly...Many of
players had two installs, one for offline, which can have more
add-ons added to it, and an online one which is left as a standard
setup for online flying. Keep in mind this manager at times can be
quite confusing and complicated. No insult to its designers and
programmers, who tried to incorporate many features rolled into one
program. But it can leave a new pilot gasping for breath.
The OAW and how it works.
To understand how it works you first need to understand how EAW
itself works.
How EAW works:
If you did a clean full install of EAW then you would end up with a
folder called European Air War.
Inside this folder there will be 21 "cdf" files like "Fonts.cdf"
There will also be the eaw.exe (the program file) and a handful of
other files.
When you first run EAW it will generate the "eaw.ini" file which
stores your preferred settings.
It will probably generate the "Hof.dat" file and a "Savedata"
folder.
If you use the 1.2 patch (as most online gamers do) then there an "extra.spt"
file is put
into the folder, and this file is necessary for the 1.2 patch to
run.
The EAW program operates by getting the data that it needs from
those 21 "cdf" files.
If you choose a game where you fly a Spitfire 1a against some Me 109
Es then the program will
use the "SP2A.FLT" file and "109E.FLT" files which are stored along
with 28 others in the
"Flt.cdf" file.
It would also use the "planes.dat" file which is stored in the "Data.cdf"
file.
Now, if you make a copy of the "planes.dat" file, and edit it so
that the Spit 1A has a top speed of
500 mph, and eight 30mm cannon with 1000 rounds each, and leave this
edited copy in the EAW
folder then the next time EAW runs it will use this new version of "planes.dat"
rather than
the default one in the "Data.cdf" file.
This is how all "mods" work, whether it is the flight models,
aircrafts skins, terrains, maps,
sounds etc. Files are placed in the EAW folder and used by EAW in
preference to the default
ones in the "cdf" files.
Normally this does not cause any problems for offline gaming, but it
is a very different story
for online gaming.
If I were to host an online game running the default EAW, and you
try to join my game, but
with the "planes.dat" file with the eight 30 mm cannon Spit 1a in
your EAW folder, then as soon
as you come into the game I would receive an error message. It would
indicate that you have
different data. Even if you chose a non-modified plane instead of
your SuperSpit, it would make
no difference. The game will not launch and we cannot fly together.
The same would happen if
one of us had the 1.2 patch and the other had the 1.2a patch. All
players in agame must have
compatible software. Just one rogue "flt" file left in the EAW
folder will cause an error,
unless every player in the game has exactly the same file. The game
would not launch and the
other players would wait in frustration.
Quick Description to what OAW does with your game:
1) It copies files from the folders that you select and puts those copies
in the EAW main game directory. If you have multiply versions of
eaw.exe, it can copy one of them (such
as the HexEdited EAWv1.26E exe) from the OAW managers \E folder into the EAW main
directory, overwriting the eaw.exe already there, if one is present.
2) It lets you
change the eaw.ini for a game, thus using the settings in the new
eaw.ini file, such as changed extra squads, or
screen resolution settings.
3) It handles "LDR" scripts if you ask it to. (LDRs are
inserted into the game exe to add or fix features).
4)
It can undo any changes you asked it to make, if you want them undone.
5) It re-names music folders so you can choose different ones.
6) It
saves your career information in "SD" folders, so that you can
resume a career.
7) When it re-starts it reloads the back-up copy of
your eaw.ini from in the \OAW folder in case you changed one for an
online game, but would not want the change to be permanent. So its
important not to make changes to the eaw.ini when its located in the
games main directory. So users must be reminded to make a copy of their
preferred eaw.ini and place it in their \OAW folder if they make a
change to it in their EAW main folder.
Long Description to what OAW does with your game (The OAW Solution):
If you install the OAW software it puts the OAWSelector.exe in your
EAW folder, plus a few other
files which OAW needs, but do not affect EAW in any way. It also
creates an OAW folder within your
EAW folder. The OAW folder is the key to the new organized system.
Within it you can store downloaded folders from the OAW site, or
make new ones of your own.
These special folders must have names beginning with certain letters.
Flight model (FM) folder names must begin with "F-" like "F-Nightfighter".
Mission folders must start with "M-" like "M-Pacific"
Skin folders start with "S-", Terrain folders with "T-", other
graphic or general folders begin with "G-"
and you can also have "Version" folders which begin with "E-" such
as "E-1.2a" or "E-nightpatch".
When the "OAWSelector.exe" runs it will read the names of these
special folders, and list them as
available for selection in a drop-down list.
With all the folders other than the graphic "G-" folders, only one
choice at a time can be made. At the end
of each set of choices is the "Default EAW" option.
Now if I choose the "F-Nightfighter" as my flight model, then
OAWSelector reads all of the
files in the "F-Nightfighter" folder, and puts a copy of each in the
EAW folder.
The same happens with missions, skins and terrains.
Later, if I switch to a different flight model then the OAWSelector
reads the names of all of the
files in the "F-Nightfighter" folder, and then deletes any copies of
them from the EAW folder.
Then it reads the files in the newly chosen "F-" folder, and copies
them into the EAW folder.
Alternatively, if I choose "Default EAW" as the FM then it would
delete all the files which were
copied when the previous FM was chosen.
In this way, OAWSelector allows you to choose which folders you want
to load, and allows you to
switch from one to another, and to go back to default EAW. It is
simply a management tool for your
EAW folder. It is not a replacement system, or a mod, or anything
else- it is simply a reliable
management tool.
OAW Air War Help and Hints:
Even though the OAW package was made or utilized for a number of
other reasons, one can use it as a simple multi type of manager;
Skin manager, terrain, sky, object, scenario, graphics, sound, etc.
manager. It can be fairly easy.
The folder name system in OAW is provided to give you a way to
differentiate your files, but you are not required too. Only put
*.ter files in \T folders (Terrain). You can actually put them
in any folder you like. It's just simpler to identify them by
placing terrain files in \T folders. (It's still best to stick with
this naming method so not to loose track of your custom add-on
files).
Obviously, two files of the same name, cannot reside in the same
folder. So when you use OAW, you should use it in a default clean
EAW 'install' with nothing else in it (no Terrain files, skins,
etc). Anything you load from the OAW manager will load from there
respected folders into the default main folder of your game, and
then be removed from the main folder if you reset OAW. (they are
only copied to the main folder, there not 'moved', so there is a
original copy that remains in place back in the OAW folders.
Resetting OAW only cleans out by deleting the custom files in the
main game directory).
OAW and Loading Add-ons:
You can load anything you want, anytime you want. You can load
scenarios, campaigns, exe's, anything. For instance, I want to load
VBHs MartianAirWar,.....I put it all in a \Q folder, so I just load
that folder, I want to add VB's arc-bridge and hanger,.......I put
them in a \G folder, so I just add that folder. (You just must
remember, that two files of the same name cannot reside together in
the same folder.) So if you load, for instance, a FM for a 190-a8,
then load another 190-a8 latter, the 190a8.flt file you loaded last will overwrite the
previous 190a8.flt
file that was loaded.
--An 'undocumented feature' is that your can add in your own engine
sounds to an aircraft file. The engine sound file (or any sound you
set up) will be used for that aircraft. It will also be used for all
aircraft of that type engine, such as rotary or inline
engines. For online play, use OAW Unified and don't change anything
in it.
Anything you load in OAW, shows up
on the 'AutoScripts + What's Loaded' Tab. Again, If you give your
current setup a name and save it as an autoscript, it is a one-click
load for next time you want to use it, instead of having to make all
the same selections again. If you want to know whats in the
autoscript next time you decided you want to use it then you simply
goto the 'AutoScripts + What's Loaded' Tab, select "all files" near
the top left to list your setups and select the autoscript name that
you want. The bottom left light blue screen will show whats 'inside'
it.
Try different Autoscript combinations:
1)
Start OAW, click 'Reset All', go to the Autoscript section.
2) Now
choose a M****.gup from the left hand list. If you mark a M****.gup
autoscript, the related number will show up in a field below the
list.
3)
Now scroll down the list and mark a P*****.gup, its related number
also will show up in the field, next to the M****.gup number.( don't
pay attention to the S- and T***.gups, they get loaded
automatically)
4)
Now choose a season and click to 'Load this GUP combination'.
The wanted setup will get loaded with skin, terrain FM etc.
5)
If you mark an autoscript, the contents, which get loaded due to this
autoscript, get displayed in the blue field, on the bottom, left
hand. If you like real furrballs, go to the 'general settings' table
and mark 'extra squad 4'(bottom right hand). If you set all number
of planes to large (singlemission briefing in the hanger), you will
find up to around 200 planes in the air!
What the Autoscripts in OAW are good for:
The Autoscripts are somewhat a simple text file, where some OAW-folder-names
get stored. While running this scripts the listed OAW-folders get
loaded.
What is so exciting regarding the Autoscripts??
1.With help of the Autoscripts we can load big setups, which consist
of many different availabe addons, by one click!
2.We can create new autoscripts by will. For example we can have a
ETO Winter1, ETO Winter2, ETO Simmer, ETO Spring, ETO autumn,
BoB_clear_weather, BoB_bad_weather, BoB_1941 etc setups, which
consist in big parts of the same addons, but in a total different
meaning.
Most important here is that the user can create working setups, with
for him working skins etc, this can help to solve graphical
compatibility problems.
3. After loading of a setup, the player can change this setup like a
'by hand loaded' OAWsetup! So he can change the terrain, the Sky ,
the gunsight, the number of groundobjects, the trees, etc.
Very important to know its that the user of course need to have this
addons available! OAW is a addon manager, it dont include many
addons and dont create addons!!
4.If different users have exact the same addons, stored in the same
OAW-folders, they can share Autoscripts!!
How do i create a own Autoscript of a preferred setup?
1.Load a setup by hand. (choose the wanted addons in the 'World
settings and complete sets' and 'Planes and Single Skins' sections).
2. Test this setup. (play some games and look if all is fine).
3.Go to the 'Autoscript´s and whats loaded' section.
4. Look to the window in the center if all wanted addons are listed.
Delete unwanted addon´s out of this list like in a normal text file.
5. Give your setups a name(insert it where 'Enter Autoscript
Filename' stand) and click on 'Safe current settings' to store it.
Now your Autoscript will show up in the Autoscript list on the left
side.
How do i delete a Autoscript?
1.Mark a Autoscript in the Autoscriptlist by a mouseclick.
2.Cick to 'delete this autoscript'.
How do i load a Autoscript?
1.Mark a Autoscript in the Autoscriptlist by a mouseclick.
2.Click to 'OK load this one'.
Mark: You can load different autoscripts to combine them into a more
big setup!
Example: You can create a 'BoBAndy' Autoscript, which include the
campaignfiles, hangerscreens, Mainscreen, Skins, FM/DM´s etc.
Additionally you can create different 'seasonal' Autoscripts, with
different weather, terrains, trees (winter, summer Autumn etc). So
you load the BoBAndy Autoscript and after this you can load a
special season.
If you have stored the different addons like i have recommended it
so often (the Help_Foldercontets.txt in your OAWfolder should help),
you can switch between different Autoscriptsetups without the need
to reset all completely!!
With help of sensible spitted campaigns and other addons in
combination with the Autoscripts you can enhance the possibilities
by alot!! The main idea was to offer as many EAW addons already
packed in OAW-folders, so that as many people as possible have the
same setup! Then onlinegaming can be very variable and easy.
The 'gup' Autoscripts:
'Gup' stands for 'Ground up' and and represent a setup´s which
consist of addons which are available in OAWbasic04.
For now there are 14 different Gup´s (01Gup-07Gup, 11Gup-17Gup).
They include 7 different planesetups, 1. EAWrp2.6 default, 2.
EAWrp2.6 ETO_1(mainly 1941), 3. ETO_2(this also can be a desert
setup), 4. ETO_3 (mainly mid war), 5. ETO_4 (mainly late war), 6.
East early, 7. East late. This 7 planesets get combined with two
different onlinemissions [ M 1(Onlinemission1) and M 2(Flying Circus
2)].
Dumoulin made fitting 'Gup Skinsets' to this Gup missions, so every
user can have the right skins to the right FM´s!
The Gup Skinsets of course are not static Skinpacks! They are
singleskins which get laoded via the included '**Gup+Summer Skins'
Autoscripts.
But every user of course can create own preferred skin Autoscripts
that fit to the Gup´s, if he have the needed Skins on his Hard
Drive(This is probably something for more advanced users).
All this is still in the beginning! Later more Gups will follow,
with different planes (pacific), other onlinemissions (Island
missions) and hopefully other terrains (Pacific).
For now the Gups are still somewhat in beta stage, cause they don't
got used that often (unfortunately), but maybe soon others will
offer preferred Autoscripts, based on the for all available
OAWbasic6.04 and Gup_Skins addons and maybe other specially for OAW
packed addons, which probably will be available soon.
About GUP and OAW autoscripts:
Apart from the earliest versions of the OAWSelector, we have been
able to use the OAWSelector to set up complex combinations of
folders, save the setups as autoscript files, and at a later date
load the same complex combination of folders by a single mouseclick
on the autoscript, and another on the "load" button. This saves
heaps of time and effort.
In the past, individual users tended to name folders as they wished,
so my autoscript which loads "F-Ralf's2.6", "P-00 Mossie", and
"L-Smooth Hilly" would not load anything on another user's computer
which has the three folders named differently, even though their
contents match perfectly. Each user would need to set up and save up
their own, simply because they may name their folders differently.
So we pursued the idea of using standardized folder names for the
OAW folders that we make available for downloading. That way we can
also supply ready made autoscripts, such as this one:
**************************
D interdict2
F 1(EAWrp2.6)
L 1(smooth-hilli-world)
M 1(OnlineMission1)
U 1(TransparentAirfield)
P-00_38H(0)
P-01_38J(0)
P-02_47C(0)
P-03_47D(0)
P-04_51B(0)
P-05_51D(P39N)
P-06_B17(0)
P-07_B24(0)
P-08_B26(0)
P-09_Hu(Hu2)
P-10_Sp1(5b)
P-14_Temp(P40E)
P-16_109E(F2)
P-17_109G(F4)
P-18_K4(G6)
P-22_190A(A4)
P-23_190D(.)_1
P-26_J88C(.)_1
P-27_Ju87(.)_1
A-00-P38h(.)_4
A-01-P38J(.)_4
A-02-P47C(.)_4
A-03-P47d(.)_4
A-04-P51B(.)_3
A-05-P51d(P39N)_2
A-06-B17(.)_4
A-07-B24(.)_3
A-08-B26(.)_3
A-09-Hurr(2)_3
A-14-Temp(P40E)_3
A-16-109E(F2)_3
A-18-109K(G6)_2
A-22-190a(4)_5
A-23-190d(.)_4
A-25-Ju88A(.)_5
A-27-Ju87(.)_3
*****************************
This is the "03Gup+Summer_Skins" autoscript, which is one of a
package available from the OAW download site.
Three of us used a similar one to this online. We agreed which one,
and with two mouseclicks (the first to clear the EAW directory) the
whole complex setup was loaded, including several alternative planes
in the various slots, such as the P40E in the Tempest slot, plus
appropriate skins.
So we all loaded exactly the same set-up, because our folders are
all named the same, so there were no incompatibility errors
("..warning Player has different aircraft data..." etc). We were off
to our game in the shortest possible time.
This is the GuP concept working as it was intended to work.
I have been involved in some discussion regarding blocky props and
strange effects from skins. This system can virtually eliminate
that, because the "A-" folder method which loaded the skin-set for a
"P40" in the Tempest slot, automatically deletes the copies of the
individual files, before it loads another skin for the same slot.
Individual skins for individual planes are loaded, rather than a
complete skin set for a given scenario. There could be a problem if
a complete skinset is loaded, which includes 12 tempest files, but
then you load an alternative which only uses 9 files, so 9 of the 12
are over-written, but three remain, and may cause problems. This
should never happen if the inividual skins are loaded, via the
autoscript.
I strongly recommend this system, and thank Ralf and Dumo for their
hard work in making this material in ready made packages available
to all users.
OAW and Magic Numbers:
A OAWunified quick help for set a game ONLINE with the "magical
numbers" feature....
1- Choice of the kind of terrain (Desert)
2- Choice of the GUP (P03.GUP)
3- Choice of the mission type (Islands close)
4- Loading of the elements (Load this GUP configuration)
5- The configuration is loaded and already a magical number
appear(0503)
6- Choice of the AI planes to appear in the game (10 SpitV)
7- All the planes are set up (SpitV - B-17G - BF 109F-4 - Ju87B)
8- The magical number is made (Load and copy to clipboard
22061710050300) and you past it to the chat room .....
9- The joining player copies the magical number and go in the main
OAW window and put his mouse pointer on the little case left side of
the Autosetup button...and the magical number appear and the
Autosetup button coming active.
Clik once this button...and all the files are loaded.
Please allow the files to load (see the active OAW banner up) before
any further moves.
OAW and Loading Add-ons for Online:
If you want to fly online, you most likely need a similar setup
in the main folder that other players are using, So you would
normally "reset-all" in OAW, then select what you need from the
'World Settings' Tab for online play, like a different Flight
Model(FM) than what you have been using offline. At this time, Online players
only need to really have the same Flight and Damage model (fm/dm) in
place. So you can add whatever skins,
skies, terrains, and effects you want. (However having an un synced
game can and will cause performance
problems, some users may resort to "texture cheating" where players will use a
light-colored sky and winter terrain so they can spot enemy planes
better, and they might change some of the skins for easier
spotting....and so on....)
And once you have established what you want loaded, you
can just save it as an autoscript, for even easier one-click loading
at a later time, next time you need the specific set of add-ons to
be present again.
OAW Needs to be Reset?:
If OAW fouls up, go to the \OAW folder near the bottom and find
"Folders Loaded.txt". Delete everything and put it back. You will
also find your original eaw.exe and eaw.ini file there, To avoid
loosing your "Configured Game" changes during a reset. Make changes
to your ini file in the OAW folder instead of the games main folder.
Because the old eaw.ini is reloaded as well. Or just copy your
"Configured Game" changes--they are in the main directory eaw.ini
that's gonna get destroyed when you play again--and replace the
eaw.ini one in the OAW folder. Yeah, it's hard to remember to do
that. If you do add alot og stuff, be sure and hit
"Reset All" before exiting OAW. Not doing that can mess things up...
OAW and Modifying The Game /!\:
/!\ For modders, It's advised NOT to make or modify new files
within a games main directory that has OAW installed for that game
folder. Example for changing and play testing. As it's very easy
(due to OAW not moving files) but rather deleting files from the
games main directory when certain functions are used in OAW , such
as Reset and Delete All. Also your newly customized files can also
be easily over written with files with the same name stored in the
OAW sub folders. /!\ OAW modders are advised to load their own stuff
from the OAW folders ONLY. /!\
Charles Gunst's ECAPanel Integrated into OAW:
This excellent program allows EAW pilots to fly a whole range of
planes in many different scenarios.
A number of online squadrons use ECA and support it strongly.
However, one problem is that the ECA files are installed and run
from the EAW folder. So if you
choose "Western 43" then 30 "flt" files, a "planes.dat" plus some
other "dat" files are generated
in your EAW folder. This is fine if the other online players both
have, and only use, ECA. The problems
occur when someone wants to fly only has EAW 1.2 and they cannot
join a game. The ECA files are not
compatible with the default EAW files, error messages appear, the
games will not launch, players
get frustrated, and some get to the point that they no longer fly
online. This makes me very sad,
because once you have developed sufficient skill and confidence to
fly against online opponents
then offline play is second rate, unless you are practicing the
skills that you need to become a
better online player. It is most disappointing to lose players
because of online compatibility problems.
OAW and ECAP (Combining ECA and OAW):
To set up ECAP to work with OAW is simple.
1) Make a new flight model folder named: "F-ECA" and put it in the "OAW" folder.
2) Unzip the ECAPanel and ECA 1.4 zip files into this folder. (Copy
your ecapanel.exe and ecapanel.dat files into it)
3) Make a shortcut to the ECAPanel.exe on your desktop.
4)Running ECAP;
Click the shortcut and run ecapanel.exe, making your choice of
planes, or global settings as usual.
The ECAPanel utility will generate the files, the various .dat and .flt
files in the "F-ECA" folder, but they remain in the "F-ECA" folder, not
in the EAW folder.
5) Then you load
the OAWSelector and select "F-ECA" as your flight model. This copies
all of the files that ECAP
generated into your EAW main game folder. (unless you need to make more
selections such as skins or terrains
that you want to use to complement the eca setting that you
have chosen.) You are then ready to fly!
6) Run EAW.
Note about Aircraft names:
They are in two distinct file types.
The first is "pnames.str" and ECA generates a new one when you
select planes from it.
The second is "picpln a/b/g.mnu". These three files are menu files
which contain the position of the rectangles on the American,
British and German aircraft selections screens where text appears if
your mouse is over the area. These three files also contain the text
that is displayed.
Unfortunately, ECA does not edit these files, so you see the stock
names as you describe.
However, if you use OAW, and load an alternative plane for a slot,
then the OAWSelector will generate new "picpln a/b/g.mnu" files, so
you do see the correct name displayed on those menu screens.
Also remember that the ECApanel is a FM/DM switcher, without
skins. You can load the wrong skin to the wrong FM/DM and the other
way around!!...
Changing the ecapanel selection:
It is important that any ecapanel generated files are removed from
the main eaw main directory first, so select the EAW Default FM to
do this
for you.
The great benefit of OAWSelector, is that if you need to switch to
another flight model, or to default
EAW, then it is a matter of one mouseclick, and the ECAP copies will
be completely removed from the
EAW folder. In this way a group of ECAP enthusiasts could
accommodate a newbie online who does not
yet have ECA, and only has EAW 1.2. They switch to 1.2 by selecting
the EAW Default FM, the newbie
gets a game, and maybe we have one more online player that we might
have otherwise lost.
Then back to step 4 above.
OAW Hassles with other Data Files?
95% of the problems that we have had have occurred because a new
user has tried to install OAW in
an EAW folder which already has ECAP installed in it. Then when
another FM is selected OAW
overwrites some ECAP files, and ECAP no longer works properly, and
because there are still some
old ECAP files remaining in the EAW folder a "Different Data" error
is generated for an online
game, everyone gets frustrated, and the new OAW user blames OAW. All
ECAP files need to be deleted
before OAW is installed, and ECAP set up in the "F-ECA" folder as
documented above.
Other OAW matters:
When OAW first runs it will make a copy of your eaw.exe, and your
eaw.ini in the OAW folder.
After that it reads these copies every time you launch OAW, and
makes a copy in the of both in
the EAW folder. Some new users of OAW have used a clean install, and
installed OAW before
running EAW. This means that no eaw.ini file has been generated, and
OAW cannot find one to
make a backup copy. This generates a missing file error. So, do not
install OAW in a newly
installed eaw folder before you have run eaw.
If you modify your eaw.ini settings, and want to retain them then
make a copy of the new eaw.ini,
and put it in your OAW folder. If you do not do that, then next time
OAW runs, then a copy of
your old eaw.ini will be made, and it will overwrite the new eaw.ini
that is in your EAW folder.
To avoid other hassles download all the files necessary,
including the VB6 runtime files, and
follow the guidelines presented here.
Why was it done this way and our way of thinking?
One of the original concepts was to allow different levels of
difficulty for an online game.
The "Disable/enable keyboard control" options allow you to fly, for
example, with cockpit only
views, no icons, and so on, in an online game when all of the
players have agreed to use the same
settings.
The cheatcheck feature will generate a "Different Data" error if a
pilot claims to be using
cockpit only view, but actually has the free cockpit view enabled,
which gives this pilot an
unfair advantage if the others do not have the cockpit free view.
Obviously, thes modifications
to the eaw.ini file are of a temporary nature, maybe for one game
only. Checking/unchecking the
various boxes modifies the eaw.ini file in the eaw folder, and gives
you the setup you want for
that game, but next time you load OAW a copy of your normal eaw.ini
file is placed in the EAW
folder, based on the backup that it has stored in the OAW folder.
The eaw.exe is copied so that you can use different versions. I have
an "E-12a" folder, an "E-Tanks"
folder (with the newly modified eaw.exe which has more realistic
damage models for ground objects),
and an "E-Nightpatch" folder with Dom's nightpatched eaw.exe file
which I use for the nightfighter missions.
Each of these exe files has been renamed where necessary to "eaw.exe"
and they can be selected from the
Versions panel. However, whem I next run OAW the normal default
eaw.ini is copied from the backup made
and stored in the OAW folder, and placed in the EAW folder.
Adding Skins in OAW:
In your "Skinfolder" of OAW you have all the defaults slots
presents .
They are like this.....:
A-00 P38H A-09 HURR A-16 109E
A-01 P38J A-10 SP2A A-17 109G
A-02 P47C A-11 SP09 A-18 109K
A-03 P47D A-12 SP14 A-19 110C
A-04 P51B A-13 TYPH A-20 110G
A-05 P51D A-14 TEMP A-21 M410
A-06 BB17 A-15 MOSQ A-22 190A
A-07 B24A A-23 190D
A-08 B26A A-24 262A
A-25 J88A
A-26 J88C
A-27 JU87
A-28 H111
A-29 V1V1
You see ...all the planes have a code for be represented. (add the
necessary prefix for the skin according to his slot).
So for add a plane...take EG one FW190A you will create a new folder
in the "skinfolder" like this one:
A-22-190A(.)_1....
And put inside this folder all the files of the skin.
For have a description of the skin you will have to put the "readme"
text of the skin..in a file you will name "contents.txt". And for
illustration you will put a JPG image of the plane with as
dimensions..400 X 300 pixels.
(.) mean is a default plane ..the A8
The content of A-22-190A(.)_1
If you want keep tidy your skin folder you will put this folder if
you use a FW190 A R8:
A-22-190A(R8)_1
Extracting a Skin or any other add-on out of zip file, do this:
OAWunified use this logic:
[Slot number and name]
[......A-**-****.....]
In brackets:
1) a '.' let appear the deault skin of the skin slot always on the
top of a list.
Example:
A-00-P38H(.)_*
2) a planedescribtion, if the skin vary from the default plane of
the used slot.
Examples:
A-00-P38H(Hu2)_* --> HurricaneII in the P38H slot
A-00-P38H(Blenh)_* --> Blenheim in the P38H slot
3) The season: If no season is listed, its a summer skin, wint =
winter, trop= desert.
Examples:
A-16-109E(.F)_*
A-16-109E(.Ftrop)_*
A-16-109E(.Fwint)_*
This represent one Bf109F summer, winter and desert skin.
Behind the brackets we write the number of available skins for the
same plane in a sequence.
Examples:
A-05-P51D(P39)_1
A-05-P51D(P39)_2
A-05-P51D(P39)_3
A-05-P51D(P39trop)_1
A-05-P51D(P39wint)_1
This represent 3 skin for the P39 in the P51D slot.
I personally don't write special description of a plane into a
foldername, we have the 'contents.txt' to do this!!
In the foldername i only make a different between real visible
differences. Therefore i dont make a different between a 109F2 and
109F4, or a P38H, J and L, such special differences find place in
the contents.txt.
Of course there is a greyzone at what moment it make sense to
include a special description into the foldername. For example
almost all FW190A´s did look almost exact the same, the biggest
different we can see if one plane only have 2 x 20mm instead of the
4 x 20mm, but´such a setup every of the 190A´s could show, so i
store all 190A´s with only 2 x 20mm in a A-22-190A(.F***)_* folder,
cause the 190F´s, same like the G´s only had 2 x 20mm.
What skin fit to my wanted setup, i can read and see in OAW due to
the contents.txt and picture of the skin.
A Little OAW History:
Before we had the source code a number of us used the OAW File
Manager. I (MrJelly) wrote it originally to make a system which
helped online players to ensure that their set-up was the same as
the other players in their game. This avoided the "Player X has
different aircraft data" EAW multiplayer errors which prevented the
game from launching until Player X left the game. Player X would
often modify his set-up, come back and still get the error. It
sometimes took an hour between the host pressing "Launch" for the
first time, and finally getting it to run. It was very frustrating
for players! Then OAW evolved to meet users' requests and new
capabilities were added. It became a general EAW filemanager, even
though several people mistakenly believed that it was only for
online players.
At the time we were still stuck with those
horrible 30 plane files such as "pnames.str" and "planes.dat".
"Planes.dat" files varied quite a lot, Ralf Knegel came up with an
idea of having a set "planes.dat" file with a known location for the
start of data for each slot. That allowed us to get OAW to load the
new default files into the root folder, and then read scripts to
modify the "planes.dat" data for a slot and the "pnames.str" file,
and other files relating to aircraft selection. OAW would also load
skins for each slot, so the overall effect was equivalent to the
planeset system we have now in the source code modified game.
We released the "OAW Unified" package which included a skinfolder
with over 200 skins, and some scripts which enabled a user to load a
saved set-up in a single click. OAW also included a page which
allowed the user to select the skins and flightmodels for each slot.
This is when the "lazy skinner" effect really became evident because
whole sets of skins were being loaded and the default files were not
used. (The old-timer) skinners linked there skins to Microprose's
EAW .TPC files in the stock 3D.CDF files. The maker is assuming that
the default TPC in the "3D.CDF" will be used, and this is all well
and good until the player loads his preferred skin for the 190A with
a different version of the TPC file which will be used instead of
the default one.
Even though we are using the
DirSetExeManager programs a number of us still use OAW (in the year
2015). It enables modders to load the content of folders containing
test versions of their files, to try them out in the game, and then
to unload them safely without any need for copy and paste.
The OAW team:
Ralf "Knegel" is a key member of the OAW team. He has developed some
much more realistic flight
and damage models for the standard aircraft, and came up with the
concept of changing the eaw.ini
to set different levels of difficulty. The OAWSelector was written
to enable players to easily
load one of these new FMs, and to set cockpit only/no icon settings
for a game. These new FMs are
excellent, and we are close to releasing the OAW nightfighter
package, with Lancasters, Halifaxes,
Mosquitos, Uhus and Black Widows.
RAF_Roy is the third and another extremely valuable member of the
OAW team. He developed the
first OAW mission, which has only four bases available (Brussels,
Grimbergen (Allied), St Trond
and Le Culot(Axis)). These bases are all close together, and it has
enabled players to have online
games where all pilots can take off from their home base, and
contact the enemy in a few minutes,
and if they survive they can return to their home base and land.
This adds a vital new dimension
to online gaming.
Roy is currently developing new missions, and a tutorial which will
enable other eaw enthusiasts to
develop their own missions.
MrJelly wrote the software, and help test the new FMs and missions.
The OAW team and the Online flyers:
Went a long way to carry EAW through the "dark days"(maybe
2002-2005) when people left EAW in droves and hardly an online game
/ friend could be found. At this point I'd (Raf_Roy) also like to
point out: the OAW Team surely should now stand for the majority of
people that became comrades in our squadron-like gathering. Not only
just Knegel, MrJelly and Roy.
And much more than that; if you look at the Contributions made to
EAW overall by individual members that were also gathered together
by OAW and the spirit of OAW user's enthusiasm it is quite
impressive! In fact most of the members of the present day Code
Group (2008+) are/were OAW enthusiasts.
If you ask me the OAW spirit is the EAW spirit.
I know quite a number of great EAW members have never used OAW, but
at least they do/did respect it and us!
Now that the new era of EAW is just around the corner OAW alone may
not be the biggest thing to come to EAW since Gunst's landmark Enemy
Coast Ahead, but for the past 5 years it was!
I like to congrat all for their outstanding effort and more
importantly their team spirit and and undying enthusiasm for EAW!
-S! RAF_Roy (1-09-2008)
OAW was a major undertaking to open up and attempt to organize
the myriad of mods available for the game and as such it was a great
effort and revolutionized online play. I take my hat off to the team
for their effort, it is a real worthwhile project that has paid
dividends to those that use it.
-Cheers Pobs
DEMO
Related Download Links:
-game-demo
The official EAW demo: (EAW_us_demo.EXE 14.32MB or
EAW_5MinPlayableDemo_Installed.7z 11.2MB or
EAW_german_demo.EXE 14.9MB)
by MicroProse
===============================================
European Air War DEMO
Published by MicroProse
July 22, 1998
===============================================
Welcome to the European Air War Demo! This demo is intended to give
you just a taste of what you can expect to see in the final version
of EAW, arriving this Fall (1998) at a software retailer near you.
Thanks for taking the time to check out what we've been up to
lately, we hope you're pleased with what you see. Good flying,
pilot!
- The EAW Team
The demo really does not give much
of an impression of what a fully community custom add-on moddied EAW game is really like.
It will give you a "sort
of" feel for what the sim 'used to be like', but it is nothing
compared to what a modded EAW is like now! You will be limited to just 640 x 480 resolution, default sounds and
sights, default FM's, etc. The demo runs only in Software mode. (The
full game looks a lot better with hardware driven D3D and Glide
API's.)
The demo however has a
few ideas not implemented in the stock retail version; airfield
buildings, like control tower, better defined and you can see the
muzzle flashes from your cockpit. Example: the FW190 had muzzle
blast graphics for the wing cannon that could be seen from the
virtual cockpit and fixed views (a semi-transparent flame effect a
little better than the standard orange flashes seen in the external
views). However, the released version of the game seems to omit
muzzle flashes altogether from the interior views.
Demo System Requirements
Pentium 166 (without Hardware Acceleration)
Pentium 133 (with Hardware Acceleration)
Windows 95
DirectX version 5.0 or higher
32MB RAM
Hard Drive with 22 MB free
DirectSound-compatible Sound card
Mouse
Recommended
Pentium 200
Hardware Accelerator card
DirectX-compatible joystick, throttle and rudder pedals
EAW requires DirectX 5.0 in order to run. If you don't currently
have DirectX 5.0 (or above) on your system, you can download it from
Microsoft.
Installation instructions
==================
After downloading the eaw_us_demo.exe or eaw_german_demo.exe
Double click on the file. Select the directory where you want
the temporary installation files extracted such as creating a folder
on your desktop and naming it EAW DEMO.
Extract the EAW Demo zip file into this folder, or use the default
directory: c:\windows\temp
After all the files extracted, change to the directory and
double click on the SETUP.EXE file to start the installation.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the European Air War
Demo.
Copyright 1998 MicroProse Software, Inc.
This section has various custom made game "patches" as they have
been come to be known as. Some where made independently with the
source code and some by hex editing or by other programming methods. The official
MPS patches are listed as
well.
CODEGROUP PATCH
Related Download Links:
-game-patch-codegroup
- many but lacking downloads.
These source code modifications normally include
many available old but adapted campaigns up converted to work with the
programmed unofficial version of EAW. Including New hires Skins and Sounds.
Plus a whole lot more, See my 'CodeGroup
Patches Help Document' to get an idea what the source modified
versions have included.
Some of the Unofficial Source code modifications are compatible
with the stock game (I think v1.28e and below), but It all depends
on the custom version your using.
FXEXE PATCH
Related Download Links:
-game-patch-fxexe
EAWPRO: (/pro/ folder)
by VBH.
is a new modification and archive. (Supersedes FXEXEv1) This is the
latest version from the official author. This modification requires 1.2 add-on's to be adapted to the new FXEXE.
You will also like to read my 'FXEXE Patches Help
Document' for a wealth of information on the FXEXE / EAWPRO patch.
FXEXE 1.2 Career: (FX1.2_Targets_FM.7z
154KB)
by VBH
A FXEXE Career files download; this allows you to play the stock EAWv1.2
Career Campaign in the FXEXE mod. Just dump the files in the FXEXE
Game folder...
Info: You add these 1.2 Target Set and FMs to the FXEXE to allow the
Campaign Mode to work correctly. The v1.2 targets are the only set
which will allow unhindered campaign play. It also restores the
original v1.2 flightmodels. You will loose the large targetset and
the flyable bombers, but all other EAWPRO features will remain.
If you're interested in using this downgrade:
Just extract the .ZIP into (a copy of) your EAWPRO gamefolder, where
the EAW.EXE resides and allow overwrites.
Also a bunch of
older misc files done by VB have been moved to the unknown folder and
other proper locations.
HEXEDITED PATCH
Related Download Links:
-game-patch-hexedited
There are several unofficial Hex Edited executables
that provide various changes, as I have some listed and described in my
'Hexedited
Patches Help Document'. Among the mentioned is the unofficial version 1.26e.
All are hex edits are compatible to work with these
add-ons and tools.
EAW EXE v1.1a: (E-11a.zip 545kb)
by ??.
...
eaw1.26e 7217 v3: (eaw1.26e7217v3.zip 688kb)
by Sydbod and Jel.
1.26E hacked by Jel with Jel's "16 bit screens" (not really!).
If no items appear on a selection menu then right click. Fonts have
been modified to make text visible.
ERROR 7217
This file provides the a fix for running Sydbod's 1.26 exe after
error 7217 for WinXP. For a new user who is not 'PC technically
minded' or who does not feel ready to work with Online Air Wars (OAW).
eaw1.26E c4 SAW: (eaw1.26Ec4(SAW).7z 412kb)
by Sydbod and c4 additions added by Pobs.
This exe contains the tmod table for SAW and Andy's Garble Fix based
on Von Beerhofen's (VBH) work on cracking the EAW.EXE It forces the
game to only use hires terrain tiles and textures thus saving space
in memory. Not all cards take advantage of this,but most do! It also
contains Knegel's cannon fix and Dom's early years fix.
EAW v1.26E patch: (EAW1.26Epatch.zip 4.14MB)
by Sydbod.
The unofficial 1.26 patch is meant to be installed over the top of a
clean fresh FULL EAW installation from the game CD.
eaw 1.26e patch files: (eaw1.26epatchfiles.7z
3.87MB)
by Sydbod.
Already installed files. Just place in your game folder.
eaw 11c: (eaw11c.zip 546kb)
by Andy.
...
eaw 11c ger: (eaw11cger.zip 546kb)
by Andy.
...
eaw 11pc: (eaw11pc.zip 546kb)
by Andy.
...
eaw 11pc4: (eaw11pc4.zip 546kb)
by Andy.
...
eaw 11pc4 vo: (eaw11pc4vo.zip 523kb)
by Andy.
...
eaw 12a: (eaw12a.zip 515kb)
by DaveS.
EAW v1.2a: (Eaw12a+nocd.zip 515kb)
by DaveS.
An unofficial AI mod for European Air War. This is a hex-modified version of EAW version 1.2 that has some changes in the exe. Installing it
won't break anything, so don't worry, it works with all the other
aircraft, terrain and skins out there.
eaw 12ac: (eaw12ac.zip 515kb)
by
...
Large Font HUD with v1.2b: (eaw12b+nocd(LargeFontHUD).zip
or LargeHUD.zip 520kb)
by King Rat.
Replaces the v1.2a eaw.exe by Dave S.
Contains files to increase the
heads up display (HUD) font size in European Air War. This is useful
for higher screen resolutions for which the default font gets very
small. LARGEHUD.FNT and LARGEHUD.FSP are the font files. They
are just an extraction and rename of one of the fonts (MAINTALL)
included in the EAW font.cdf file.
eaw 12c: (eaw12c.zip 553kb)
by
...
eaw 12c4: (eaw12c4.zip 554kb)
by
...
eaw 12c4vo: (eaw12c4vo.zip 530kb)
by
...
eaw 12c ger: (eaw12cger.zip 553kb)
by
...
eaw 12 Garbled Cockpit Fix(Glide):
(eaw12GarbledCockpitFix(Glide).zip 553kb)
by
...
eaw 12 Hard Destruction NoCD: (eaw12HardDestruction
NoCD.zip 554kb)
by
...
Large Font HUD with v1.2.1: (eaw121 nocd(LargeFontHUD).zip
or eaw121.zip
557kb)
by King Rat.
Replaces the v1.2 eaw.exe by MPS.
Contains files to increase the
heads up display (HUD) font size in European Air War. This is useful
for higher screen resolutions for which the default font gets very
small. LARGEHUD.FNT and LARGEHUD.FSP are the font files. They
are just an extraction and rename of one of the fonts (MAINTALL)
included in the EAW font.cdf file.
Font Choices with 1.2.1: (eaw121+nocd(FontChoices).zip
572kb)
by Jaeger 02.
Replaces the v1.2 eaw.exe by MPS. Four Collected sets of Fonts.
EAW v1.2_NoOS_NoCD: (EAWv1.2_NoOS_NoCD.zip 1.01MB)
by VBH.
...
JIMMSN 7217: (JIMMSN7217.zip 8.16MB)
by Jel.
...
JIMMSN XP: (JIMMSNXP.zip 350kb)
by Jel.
...
VBH 12 TESTEXE: (VBH_12_TESTEXE.7z 414kb)
by VonBeerhofen
aka VBH.
This 1.2 EXE has a few other modifications apart from
the wide fog. It has the debug path entries removed and uses the
highres models instead of the lowres ones which will give an
improvement in graphics. The same goes for the terrain which has
been modified to only use the highres tiles...
MISC PATCH
Related Download Links:
-game-patch-misc
These are various extra files you may want to try
out. Includes the empty MOVIES.CDF file.
Day Bomber Stream:
(1.2AlansDayBomberStream_beta1.zip 552kb)
by Alan.?
...
Night Bomber Stream:
(1.2AlansNightBomberStream_beta1.zip 567kb)
by Alan.?
...
Blank Radio Text: (blankradiotxt.zip
1kb)
by ??.
...
Clean EAW 3v0.1: (CleanEAW3.zip 4.5MB)
by Raf Roy.
Move or Copy EAW 1.2 files to a New Folder. Has new Small EAW Copy
option and also for XP (or other) Copies from CD and runs Sydbod's
EAW1_26Epatch.exe (it is included). All CleanEAW3 really does for
the XP option is it just copies the files from CD then launchs the
v1.26e setup installer.
To Clarify:
* Yes Sydbod's 1.26E patch unaltered is included in the zip.
* CleanEAW3 only patches the Copy it makes from CD when you choose
the (XP) EAW CD 1.26E patch option
* Just unzip the .zip to its folder and run CleanEAW3.exe
* If you use 'Copy EAW small size' you will have to change your
eaw.ini Debug Path= pointer by hand
* Finally NoCD copy works for me! (Yes The 1.26E patch is a NoCD
patch)
Old Versions: CLEANEAW.zip 352kb
Fake EAW ISO: (EAWXISO.ZIP 1338bytes, 252kb)
by RAF_Roy.
A fake EAW .iso to run the game with makeVCD / Daemon Tools / Make a
Virtual CD Drive.
French Translation: (FrenchTranslation.zip 174kb)
by Tymophil.
...
30minute Trial Files: (InfogramesEAWTrialFiles.7z
22.6MB)
by Infogrames.
These files from Infogrames Free Full EAW 30min Trial download are
what I compared from the Microprose EAW v1.2 Installation...no
eaw.exe...these files are here in case someone wants to explore
them...Read the included readme I provided.
Night Switch Patcher: (JellyNightSwitchPatcher.zip
3kb)
by Jelly.
...
No Hanger Sprites: (K-NoHangarSprites.zip 8kb)
by Rotton50
Contains empty sprites for all the hangar screens. When you load
them they fix the odd graphics that you see if you use a
non-standard hangar screen.
Large Pilot Map Sprites: (LargePilotMapSprites.zip
11kb)
by VonBeerhofen aka VBH.
This addon doubles the size of the ingame Pilot Map's sprites giving
better visibility and orientation of the battle area.
To install: Extract the files into your EAW folder or into an OAW
folder of your choice.
Modified Weapon Patch: (ModifiedWeaponsPatch.zip
1.14MB)
by Ray Otton aka Rotton50.
It has always bothered me that we couldn't drop bombs individually
or fire rockets in clusters so, I have been working on the
weapons.dat file. We can now have up to three bomb drops or three
rocket firings instead of one and bombs in the drop tank slot will
drop down, not fly back like a drop tank. In addition, by making
some minor changes to the exe files we can have a complete
weapons.dat file for the axis or the allies.
New Night Exe: (NewNight12.zip kb)
by Jel.
This is a new night patched EAW 1.2 exe.
Provisional Night Campaign Generator or PNCG:
(Night_Careers.zip or
NightCampaignMissionGenerator-Night_Careers 36kb)
by DOM.
This DOS-utility edits campaign files' time-data so the missions are
mainly carried out during the night. Please check the readme-file
for more information about its use and effects. Consider this a - as
the title states - provisional solution...
Main Executable Patcher For Night-Missions or MEPFN v.1.1:
(MEPFN.zip or NightMissionsPatcherv1.1-MEPFN 37kb)
by DOM.
This DOS-utility makes a backup of the EAW.exe file and patches it's
internal time-table, so the sim is getting primary night missions in
single missions and online-games. Please check the readme for
further info.
Night Switch Patcher All versions: (NiteSwitch.zip
4kb)
by Jel.
This nightpatch editor changes just two bytes in the eaw.exe
Small DSETUP: (SmallDSETUPDLL.7z 41kb)
by Microsoft.
A Smaller DSETUP.DLL file that you can put in your EAW main folder
to replace the larger footprint one, save HD space and Memory. This
is from the DX9.0c June 2010 DirectX File from Microsoft.
This file is required by EAW to load. The DSETUP.DLL itself loads up
the other DirectX files the game requires.
Small Or Empty Movies.CDF:
(SmallorEmptyMoviesCDF.7z 2.55MB)
by -E and VBH.
A completely empty Movies.CDF replacement to save you nearly 290+MB
of space on your HD on a full install. (copy into your EAW
directory, no more intro or plane movies thereafter).
Win2000 Patcher / Launcher:
(v1.2Win2000Patcher_Launcher.zip 24kb)
by ??.
Just drop the files in the same folder which contains EAW.exe and
double click SetEAW2Win2K.cmd. Voi-lá !! Eaw runs under win2K !...This
file is untested by me and I prefer to use the standard Microsoft
method of getting old games to work on Win2k, see my help documents
on this site for information.
Windows 2000 OS Check Removal v1.1.0:
(v1.2Windows2000OS_CheckRemovalv1.1.0.zip 15kb)
by Kippercod.
This patch removes the check EAW makes to see if its running under
Windows NT, allowing it to run under Win2k machines. It DOES NOT
remove the need for having the CD in the drive...
Maximum View Distance: (VBHMaxViewingDistance.zip
558kb)
by VonBeerhofen aka VBH.
...
NOCD PATCH
Related Download Links:
-game-patch-nocd
This no cd function allows for better
performance (with a full install) as there are no files on the CD
that EAW needs. See my 'Hexedited Patches Help Document' for details how to use
the no cd once your patched up.
For all versions of EAW. 1.0 , 1.1 , 1.2
There are drop in replacement exe's for easy "installation". There are some DOS patcher programs
that patches your eaw.exe if you prefer.
OFFICIAL PATCH
Related Download Links:
-game-patch-official
These are the official two patches put out by MPS.
There is one archive with the English patch files already extracted
if you need those. See my 'Microprose Patches Help Document' for more
information on v1.1 and v1.2.
EAW v1.2 Italian Update: (eawv1-2I.exe 738kb)
by EAW Team.
Aug 13 1999 update.
EAW v1.2 US/UK Update: (eawv1-2.exe 5.73MB)
by EAW Team.
Aug 12 1999 update.
EAW v1.2 German Update: (eawv1-2G.exe 5.73MB)
by EAW Team.
Aug 12 1999 update. If you have the Censored German version, you can
patch it with the English v1.1 or v1.2. This will make all menus in
English. You will also get the right plane markings, etc... :-)
EAW v1.2 French Update: (eawv1-2F.exe 5.73MB)
by EAW Team.
Aug 12 1999 update.
EAW v1.2 Spanish Update: (eawv1-2S.exe 5.73MB)
by EAW Team.
Aug 12 1999 update.
REGISTRY PATCH
Related Download Links:
-game-patch-registry
These are Reg Fixes for older older computer
systems and really here just because they existed and where useful
back in the day. Some are quick fixes and some are instructions on
how to manually fix the issue. They may not work anymore, but it's
worth a shot when used on the proper hardware and OS version. See my
Troubleshoot Help Document for proper help.
GeForce Briefing Screen Fix: (GeforceBriefingScreenFixRegWin9598ME.zip
??kb)
by Max188.
...
GeForce Briefing Screen Fix1: (GeforceBriefingScreenFixTxtWin2k.7z
??kb)
by Kay and Hawkman.
...
GeForce Briefing Screen Fix2: (GeforceBriefingScreenFixTxtWinXP.7z
??kb)
by Max188.
...
GeForce Terrian Shimmer Fix1: (GeforceTerrianShimmerFixTxtWin9x.7z
??kb)
by Max188.
...
GeForce Terrian Shimmer Fix2: (GeforceTerrianShimmerFixTxtWinXP.7z
??kb)
by ?
...
DirectDraw Compatibility Tool:
(MenuScreenColorFix-DirectDrawComp-Vistaand7.7z 182KB)
by Galogen.
...If you only need to correct the messed up colored menu screens,
this registry program will help without having to use a Wrapper
program. For WinVista and Win7 use. This writes a reg file, then you
install that reg file to the registry if you so desire. This program
is the preferred one to use, but there is another program that does
something similar , listed below.
Windows7 DirectDraw Patcher:
(MenuScreenColorFix-w7ddpatcher-Vistaand7.7z 43KB)
by Mudlord.
...If you only need to correct the messed up colored menu screens,
this registry program will help without having to use a Wrapper
program. For WinVista and Win7 use. This writes directly to the
registry.
WRAPPER PATCH
Related Download Links:
-game-patch-wrapper
These are wrapper programs to allow older DirectX
games to work on newer computer systems. These programs correct
colors within the menu screens of EAW. They also allow you to avoid
the 7217 graphical error message and other problems. For Win2000 to
WinVista, possible use in Win7. See my 'Troubleshoot Help Document'
for Wrapper Program information.
Direct3D Windower V1.88: (D3DWindowerEng.7z 393KB)
by memopen.
...Pass through type, designed for XP but works with Vista,7,8.....
DirectDraw Wrapper: (ddwrapper.zip 46.5KB)
by Aqrit.
...very small "program" - Pass through type...
OpenGLide v0.09rc7: (OpenGLide_009rc7.zip
35KB)
by ?.
...an oldie but goody, works with Glide 2 games, such as EAW.
The section provides new Screens that are typically used at
the beginning of a game, before flight.
CAREER SCREENS
Related Download Links:
-game-screens-career
HANGER SCREENS
Related Download Links:
-game-screens-hanger
Hangar Screen Pack: (hangar11.zip ??kb and update:
hangarf1.zip ??kb)
by -E.
(Sequencing required with Enabler) Update for 1.0 (already included in v 1.1).
The MPC files and the WSP files (both are needed for the "new"
screens). Note: when using STAB with these screens, unzip the *.WSP
files to EAW main game folder and set the read-only attribute to on,
and the *.MPC files to the appropriate STAB sub directory. (less
wear & tear on the HD). ONLY do this if you actually like the new
screens!!! As the *.WSP files will screw up the appearance of some
of the original screens (until you delete the *.WSP files). old
Versions: hanger10.zip
MAIN SCREENS
Related Download Links:
-game-screens-main
Besides what's listed below:
Also Christian Mosimann, Karel Struna, and Capitán Manduca have
developed alternative Mainscreens.
Mosi I think he's got every possible situation covered, including 4
different "Winter" screens to a "Finnish Front" screen.
Capitán Manduca has designed some Mainscreens which feature pictures
taken from footage of World War II airplanes.
Karel Struna has added his own touch to the Mainscreens with a
couple devoted exclusively to the Battle of Britain and another
dedicated to the Free French Pierre Clostermann.
Main Menu Screens
Another neat development are the new custom EAW screens that
replace the original retro "movie poster" type to liven things up a
bit. These screens appear 'behind' the right navigation with the
main menu superimposed over them. There are ones available for each
of the "new" theaters (Pacific, Mediterranean, Russian Front, etc.,
i.e., for the new terrain sets). You can use with STAB 1.3+ or drop
in your EAW dir.
D-day Main Screen: (D-day_main_screen.zip ??kb)
by Geo.
...
North African Screen: (na-main.zip ??kb)
by -E
...(multilingual version)...
Pacific Air War Screen: (pac-main.zip ??kb)
by -E
...(multilingual version)...
Mediterranean Screen: (med-main.zip ??kb)
by -E
...(multilingual version)...
Russian Front Screen: (win-main.zip ??kb)
by -E
...(multilingual version)...
European Air War Screen: (eur-main.zip ??kb)
by -E
...(multilingual version)...
Pacific Mainscreen: (pacificscreensgf.zip 360kb or
pacificscreenvdo.zip 290kb)
by Lt. Toad.
...For Geoforce or Voodoo video cards. Unzip main2.pic and
config.pic to your EAW folder and play. To uninstall, delete
main2.pic and config.pic from your EAW folder.
Aircraft Selection Screens
You can also get new Aircraft Selection Screens.
Among many other modders, Paul Wilson and Jamie Richards have
both released some fabulous-looking Aircraft Selection Screens. Paul
Wilson (a.k.a. Shatterer of Worlds) has compiled no less than 19 (!)
Aircraft Selection Screens for Single Missions.
Aircraft Selection Screen for Japanese aircraft:
(japplanemenu.zip 206kb or JapPlaneMenu.zip 250kb)
by Jamie Richards aka Fritigern.
Japanese Plane Menu.
Replaces the German aircraft selection screen with photos of
Japanese aircraft...Plane menu.
Aircraft Selection Screen for the ECA Panel Russian Front
settings: (rus-screens.zip 1070kb)
by Foxtrot.
Replaces all Single Mission aircraft selection screens with photos
for the Russian Front settings of ECA Panel.
AC Selection Single Missions Screens For ECA 3.3:
(ACscreensV2.zip 6MB)
by Paul Wilson.
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MAP BRIEF SCREENS
Related Download Links:
-game-screens-map-brief
You can get new briefing maps that can be simply
dropped into your EAW directory. While the location of all the
places on the map won't change (the locations will still be the
defaults), the background colors WILL be different depending on the
custom theater or front. If you use ECA Control Panel (mentioned in
an other section), then you can change the names of the bases and
targets in EAW to reflect the front that you choose. Use with STAB
1.3+ or drop in your EAW directory.
Winter Map For Russian Front: (win-map0.zip ??kb)
by -E.
...is snowy white!...For (in-game) in-flt / msn planning use
Desert/Mediterranean Map: (med-map1.zip ??kb)
by -E.
...map will be tan, with brown ranging across it...For (in-game)
in-flt / msn planning use
Pacific Theater Map: (pac-map0.zip ??kb)
by -E.
...(blank) will be all pale blue...For (in-game) in-flt / msn
planning use
MAP PILOT SCREENS
Related Download Links:
-game-screens-map-pilot
In-flight European Map And Names v1.1c: (EUROMN11c.zip
or EuropeanMapnamesv1.1c.zip 1.31MB)
by JWC.
...readable map...
In-flight European Map And Names v2.0a(BoB):
(euromn20abob.zip or EuropeanMapnamesv2.0a(BoB).zip 1.34MB)
by JWC.
...for the Battle of Britain named map...
In-flight European Map And Names v2.1b: (euromn21b.zip
or EuropeanMapnamesv2.1b 1.34MB)
by JWC.
...for the 'standard' European named map...
In-flight North Africa Map And Names: (norafmn11c.zip
or NorthAfricanMapnamesv1.1c.zip 574kb)
by JWC.
...for the North Africa named maps...
In-flight Pacific Map And Names: (pacmn11c.zip or
PacificMapnamesv1.1c.zip 114kb)
by JWC.
...for the Pacific named maps...
MISC SCREENS
Related Download Links:
-game-screens-misc
Custom GUI Pack: (eawgui.exe 1,241kb)
by Stephen White.
Replacement interface. Much of the interface design has been altered
although the functionality remains the same....will liven things up a bit!...Replaces the original
menu screens with more atmospheric ones.
Old
versions: v0.1B eawgui.exe 1,024kb
Japanese Ranks: (japranks.zip ??kb)
by Stan99.
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OUTSIDE SCREENS
Related Download Links:
-game-screens-outside
This section of the page provides information on the objects placed
on the terrain, this includes Trees as they are objects aswell.
A couple other mods you will want are the hi-res objects provided
by Harry McWilliams and Redeyes. These hi-res objects give you
better detail in the buildings and ground objects. You may also want
to grab the 3D Forest Kill by HarryM, this will eliminate the ugly
3D forests. Just unzip and copy the files from both these downloads
into your EAW directory.
AIRFIELD OBJECT
Related Download Links:
-ground-objects-airfield
Note about Airfields in EAW:
They are actually not part of the terrain like you think they would
be, but instead they are 3D
objects! This can be annoying because no matter what terrain you are
using (snow, desert, Mediterranean, etc.), the airfield will always
be in its original default green! Or at least, that used to be the
case! But Major Lee discovered that ALL the 3D objects in EAW have
skins, not just the airplanes. Now you can have airfields that match
any terrain as mentioned in the terrain section up above. In fact,
thanks to Major Lee's efforts, you can get a lot more than just
airfield tiles; a whole host of "object skin" files have appeared!
Such as vehicles and buildings.
Special Airfield.(tpc) Tiles
designed by Major Lee.
for the Winter and Mediterranean terrains, Hoover2701 made one for
the desert, and -E came up with one for the Pacific which eliminates
the runways and hides the buildings (no more odd-looking airbase in
the middle of the water!)
HirRes Airfield Kit:
by Ghostboy.
...
HeavySnow Airfields:
by Six Pistols
...The runways were modified From The winter Runways Done by Max188
B26 Hanger Alt: (deserthangar1.zip 89KB)
by RAF_Roy.
My alteration to Vonbeerhofen's B26 Hangar.
3 Airfields: (3Airfields.zip 234kb)
by RAF_Roy.
3 Airstrip mods.
Transparent Airfields: (TransparentAirfield.zip 433kb)
by Moggy.
If you are tired of the same old green airfields, download this
little airfield set, and let your airfields show the underlying
terrain color....
Runways for Transparent Airfields:
(summerrunways.zip and
fallrunways.zip and winterrunways.zip and winterthawrunways.zip and
desertrunways.zip and medrunways.zip)
by ??Major Lee??.
are specially done runway sets, designed to be used with the
transparent airfield files. Each runway set is intended for use with
an appropriate complete terrain set. Each set contains the files
necessary to change all airfield roads and runways. For variety
within the game, you do not have to install all runway files; for
instance you could forego installing the "blkroad.tpc" file, and
keep the black runway at Manston, or not install the "road" tpc
files, and keep the concrete runways. Each file is simply a copy of
one basic pcx file, which is included with each set. (Please feel
free to modify and post, especially you terrain masters.)
Jungle Camouflaged Airfield Building Group:
(Buildings_jungle_airfield.zip ??kb)
by Major Lee.
For those using Paul Wilson's Asian Mainland terrain set, here is
a jungle camouflaged airfield building group. Use the Summer runways
above, and the airfields become very hard to find.
Winter Airfield Kit: (winter_airfield_kit.zip ??kb)
by Major Lee.
includes snowy textures for the following: all airfield buildings,
fuel dump, radar station, warehouses, train station and classic
white parachute. The parachute and train station are on the same
file, grnd06.tpc and grnd06s.tpc, so the train station is included
with this set so you can continue to use the white parachute.
Airfield for Pacific Theatre (fixed): (pac-afld.zip ??kb)
by -E.
...removes runways & "hides" buildings...(best used with STAB 1.3+)
BUILDINGS OBJECTS
Related Download Links:
-ground-objects-buildings
"Mediterranean / Desert" Buildings: (Buildings.zip
46.6kb
or Building_redtile_roof.zip ??kb)
by Geo.
has made some cool-looking building skins. The dreary gray ones that
serve as the default buildings can be replaced with Geo's more
colorful ones. These are tan with red roof's. They are perfect for
both the desert and especially the Mediterranean terrains (or any
other that you'd like to spice up!).
City Buildings Mediterranean and Desert: (Desert_Med_Buildings.zip
??kb)
by Geo.
...
City Buildings Winter: (SnowyBuildings.zip ??kb)
by Geo.
...
City Buildings Winter2: (Really_Snowy_Buildings.zip
??kb)
by Geo.
...
Heavy Snow Buildings:
by Six Pistols.
...These files are modified Versions of the buildings found on serbs
site!
Camouflaged MTO / Desert airfield hangars and buildings:
(MTO_buildings.zip ??kb)
by Major Lee.
...
CITY OBJECTS
Related Download Links:
-ground-objects-city
EFFECTS OBJECTS
Related Download Links:
-ground-objects-effects
Experimental Night Fighter Set: (NightFighter.zip ??kb)
by Moggy.
...Be careful not to hit the runway lights, as they are now
"objects".....
FACTORY OBJECTS
Related Download Links:
-ground-objects-factory
FORT OBJECTS
Related Download Links:
-ground-objects-fort
HOUSE OBJECTS
Related Download Links:
-ground-objects-house
Half Timber House: (Half_Timber_Building.zip ??kb)
by Geo.
...
MISC OBJECTS
Related Download Links:
-ground-objects-misc
HiRes Ground Objects and Targets:
by Ghostboy.
...
Pacific Ground Targets: (Ground Targets.zip or GroundTargets.zip
169kb)
by Geo.
For use primarily with EAW Pacific Tarawa or Rabaul terrains, but
individual ground objects can used in any terrain you wish. Several
new ground objects including barges.
Pacific HR Ground Targets v2: (GroundTargets_v2.zip
or GroundTargetsv2.zip 343kb)
by Geo.
High Resolution. Primarily for use with Pacific Tawara or Rabaul
terrains, but individual objects can be used with any terrain.
Includes static airplanes and PAW objects.
Ground Objects and Weapon Loadout pcx files: (Ground Object
Texture Files.zip ??kb)
by Moggy.
complete stock set...
EAW People: (people.zip 191kb)
by Max188.
This improves the look of the people that you will see in EAW as
both troops and civilians, including war casualties.
Basically, they are not blue anymore, and have been given somewhat
of a face. They still don't look that great, but at least they are a
bit more realistic.
Bridge Targets: (BridgeTargets.zip ??kb)
by Geo.
...
Bridge Mod Terrain: (BridgeModifiedTerrain.zip
??kb)
by Geo.
...
OILSTATION OBJECTS
Related Download Links:
-ground-objects-oilstation
SHIPS OBJECTS
Related Download Links:
-ground-objects-ships
HiRes Destroy Grey TMOD72:
by Ghostboy.
...
HiRes Transport Ship TMOD57:
by Ghostboy.
...
Landable Yorktown BETA: (CV.zip 156kb)
by Moggy.
Aircraft Carrier (USS Yorktown). This is very much work in progress!
These files should be added to your EAW folder after you have loaded
a "blue water" pacific terrain (any land based airfield also using
this airbase file number will also appear as the carrier!). By all
means kill off extraneous mods in whatever way you usually do, but
be careful of killing off the hangars which this add on turns into
destroyers.
Use the carrier by starting a single mission from the pacific
equivalent of Hawkinge.
TRAIN OBJECTS
Related Download Links:
-ground-objects-train
"DDLoco" for the Pacific: (ddloco10.zip 175kb)
by Harry McWilliams aka HarryM.
Changes trains to ships for the Pacific terrain.
the "DDLoco", which is intended for use with the Pacific
terrains and replaces the trains with a convoy of small ships. (As
an added benefit, it makes the incongruous inter-island railroads
disappear or at least less visible, depending on your video card)
For use with Pacific Water Terrain especially CLumpkins Tarawa
terrain. This replaces the train objects 3DZ files, changing the
Locomotive into the destroyer and essentially hiding the other
cars....The train track graphics are replaced with blue, still
slightly visible because of the difference in resolution for the
train track object. So if you keep a sharp lookout you can still
find the "blue highway" which will lead to a ship.
This also replaces the radar control building and towers with some
small PAW destroyer objects.
When they are destroyed a nice "oil slick" takes their place. In
keeping with the object changes, the names for targets are changed
as well. The "train" is divided into different ships components. If
you want to revert back simply delete "tartypes.str" where these are
held. Enjoy blasting the ships!
HiRes Train Set:
by Ghostboy.
...
HiRes Railway Lines Summer:
by Col. Gibbon.
...
TREE OBJECTS
Related Download Links:
-ground-objects-trees
Palm Trees: (Palmtrees.zip ??kb)
by Bluey T.
has made a replacement for the original EAW trees! Now you can have
palm trees. This looks great in the Pacific PTO/MTO or in the
desert!
3D Forest Kill v10-09-2000: (3dforestkill.zip
22kb)
by Harry M.
This kills only the 3D forests by replacing them with the Kubelwagen
shadow. This is visible as a grey square on the ground, so it may
not be appropriate with desert/med terrain. This mod does not change
what an object "is", just what shape it wears. A tree is still a
tree even if it is wearing a Kubelwagens shape, example: no points
for shooting it.
Wind Mill Kill v1.0: (KillEuroJunk.zip
or windmillkill.zip 98.1kb)
by Harry McWilliams aka HarryM.
which eliminate much of the "ground clutter" found in EAW.
Some of its new files remove all the scattered farms and buildings,
and some replace the 'popup-forests' / blocky forests with single
trees, such as pines. This
allows you to run Desert, Winter, or Mediterranean terrains with a
ground object detail setting other than "Low", so you can still have
buildings and such.
Resized Windmillkill Trees v2:
(ResizedWindmillkillTreesV2.zip 98.3kb)
by Per "vonOben" Rasmusson.
In HarryM's windmillkill add-on the ugly 3D forests are replaced
with pine trees. These trees are much to big compared to the default
3D forests and the ordinary pine trees. I have resized the trees so
they have the same height as the default 3D forests. This new
version has also modified 3dz files.... Old Versions:
ResizedWindmillkillTrees.zip 75.4kb
TRENCH OBJECTS
Related Download Links:
-ground-objects-trench
VEHICLES OBJECTS
Related Download Links:
-ground-objects-vehicles
Desert Vehicles Pack 1: (DesertVehicles1.zip
237kb or DesVeh_1.zip)
by Martin Kubani.
Kübelwagen, halftracks and Allied trucks in desert camo - the ideal
addition for a North Africa scenario. Glide and 3DFX compatible.
This set includes both texture files and TMOD files. Add these to
your MTO installation of EAW.
German Camo Vehicles version 1.0:
(GermanVehicleCamoAmbushPattern1.zip ??kb)
by JWC.
...
German Ambush Camo Vehicles version 2:
(GCV2.0AP.zip ??kb)
by JWC.
...
German Winter Ambush Camo version 2.1:
(GCV2.1WAP.zip ??kb)
by JWC.
...
German Armored Columns version 1:
(GermanArmoredColumn1.0.zip ??kb)
by JWC.
...
Opel Blitz TMOD53:
by Geo.
...
Kübelwagen TMOD54:
by Pobs.
...
Matilda Mk II TMOD56:
by Pobs.
...
Panzer III TMOD55:
by Pobs.
...
Ground Targets Modification: (Ginterdict1.zip 608kb)
by Pods.
Introduces groups of vehicles and other objects into the eaw world.
the interdict1 was a very early attempt to edit the world to give us
specific targets in a limited area for online play. Basically it
places a column of mixed tanks and other vehicles at the river
crossing northwest of Leuven and puts german armour on the roads
around Leuven itself... BUT... it does so by placing models into
different slots to make use of their hit bubbles, which I couldn't
edit back in those days, so I replaced the 'fort' with a King tiger
for instance so that it could only be destroyed by direct hits from
rockets or bombs or repeated blows from cannon fire.... and then
edited the ttd file to put them onto the roads around Leuven. It
would be very easy to replicate the effect with the modern editors
Jell has given us but the original is probably not compatible on a
number of counts with the 1.50 setup...
Extra Tanks Mod: (Xtra_Tanks.zip ??kb)
by Geo.
Use this mod with the standard EAW campaigns, or Emil's Ardenne and
D-Day campaign. This mod adds extra tanks to the ground objects, so
keep your eyes peeled when flying along the front line for targets
of opportunity.
Wirbelwind Flakpanzer: (WirbelWind_Flakpanzer.zip
??kb)
by Geo.
...
Opel Blitz Truck: (Opel_Blitz.zip ??kb)
by Geo.
Revetment: (Revetment.zip ??kb)
by Geo.
This section of the page provides the miscellaneous of items, some I
don't know what they are used for in the game.
FUNSTUFF
Related Download Links:
-misc-funstuff
European Air War Screen Saver (eawssv10.zip 1.88M
or eawScreenSaverv10.zip 1.43M)
By MeatWater.
This is a awesome European Air War Screen Saver. It has various
images from EAW. Some of scenery, and of course some of combat.
European Air War Desktop Theme (eaw_theme.exe 980kb)
By Stephen White.
This is the European Air War Desktop Theme. It is one of those types
of software that spice up your computer and of course personalizes
it.
EAW Custom Icons: (eawicons.zip)
by -E.
...
UNKNOWN
This folder usually contains files that I know next
to nothing about or are archives that consist of many variations
of topics, so they don't fit into any other folder. Any help in
placing them is apreciated.
Related Download Links:
-misc-unknown
Drop In Names:
by Stanley99.
Now you can go one step further! He has produced several files which
allow you to use names from other nationalities. These are drop-in
files---you just put them in your EAW directory and you'll have
first and last names of pilots from the following countries:
-
Finland
-
Czechoslovakia
-
France
-
Canada
-
Russia
-
Italy
--If you fly a Japanese Campaign, you've probably already noticed
that although the names of your AI mates are Japanese, the ranks are
still German. But Stanley99 has solved that problem too! He has
compiled and released a couple of files that will introduce Japanese
ranks into EAW. So no longer will you have a "Hauptmann" in your
squadron-----now you will have a "Tai-i"! This has already been
incorporated into some downloadable campaigns. But if your Japanese
campaign still has German ranks.
More Squad Pilots: (Morepilots.zip ??kb)
by ??Charles??, ??JWC??, Opa??
In the EAW Battle of Brittain a German Staffel consists of 10
pilots, but since real Staffels had 12, this fix was made.
Non-Default Pilots Lists and Japanese Ranks: (???? ??kb)
by Karel Struna.
One annoyance in an RAF campaign is that your squadron mates
almost always have English names, even if the unit you're assigned
to is supposed to be a Free Czech, French, Norwegian, etc. squadron.
Now you can change this if you are flying in a Czech or French
squadron. He has developed two lists of pilot names you can use, one
with Czech pilot names and the other with some Free French pilots.
These are the names of REAL World War II pilots. To make the
necessary changes to your squadron's pilot names, you'll need "ECA
Control Panel" with Squadron Editor program or the "EAW Pilot"
editor program. Then you just use the Panel or EAW Pilot to text
edit the pilot names.
This section provides information on the available mods to customize
your planes. Inside and out.
COCKPIT
Related Download Links:
-plane-cockpit
Plane-Cockpit Notes:
- This contains the standard 2D Cockpits and the 3D Virtual
Cockpits, Pilot Wing Views and Gauges. If your looking for a
Cockpit for a particular type of plane and you do not find it
here, it's best to also download all the plane skins for that
type of aircraft, those archives will sometimes contain new
cockpits within them.
Modified Bar P47c Cockpit
If you fly the "Razorback" version of P-47, then you already
know that sometimes the large vertical bar in the windscreen can be
rather annoying. At least it was there in the real Razorback P-47's.
However, if you fly with ECA Control Panel, then you know that the
P-47C cockpit is used for the cockpits of the Wildcat and the
Hellcat. Here the appearance of the bar is not only annoying, it is
not realistic at all, since these aircraft did not have such a bar!
There
have been "bar less" or "thin bar" cockpits developed
by community members, but
they did not always work with some video cards or at certain
resolutions, and the cockpit bar would return displaying only when firing on some
these. But a solution was finally made...
Why would you want to remove the bar?
The center post obscures the target at some angles and ranges,
making it difficult to observe the target aircraft's attitude (and
thus predict its next move). In a real aircraft, a pilot should be
able to move his head at least an inch or two to one side (even
while pulling some G) in order to get one eye around the bar. Having
a portion of your vision permanently blocked off, with no way to see
"around the bar", is not really realistic. The only alternative is
to turn the entire cockpit off and on intermittently, which is far
less realistic than using a modified cockpit view! The "thinner bar"
seems more realistic to have for this purpose, since its just just reduced in width.
P47C No-Bar Cockpit: (P47C-ck.zip ??kb)
by Matt Van Vleck.
...for voodoo users...
P47C No-Bar Cockpit: (p47c_nobar.zip 3.95kb)
Developed by Paulo Morais.
A modified 3dz file (wireframe) for the P-47C. P47 With the bar
removed from the center of the windshield. This is independent of
video cards and resolution settings---they work with anything!
....also included in the .ZIP file of the skin of the 3D modified
desert Spitfire V (the one with wing cannons).
If you put the file, with the name Pp47cv.3dz into your EAW main
game folder first, EAW will use the new no bar cockpit rather than
the original file with the normal central bar placed in the 3D.CDF
file.
P47C Thin-bar Cockpit: (p47c_lessbar.zip 3.95kb)
Developed by Paulo Morais.
A modified 3dz file (wireframe) for the P-47C. This is independent
of video cards and resolution settings---they work with anything!
....the thin-bar P47C cockpit too, can be found with Paulo's 3dz
editing notes. Really good work. It makes the early Jugs flyable,
and looks more realistic than the original.
P47C front window: (F6fckpit.zip 574kb)
by Charles Gunst.
Modified the P47C front windshield by removing the center post for
2D Cockpits. This is single file to cure the P47 cockpit bar
visibility problem when flying the F6F Hellcat. It uses the P51B
cockpit file. Simply copy the file P021VIEW.CPT to your EAW
directory, and start EAW.
"Historically Correct" Messerschmitt 109E Canopy Framing: (??
??kb)
by Capitán Manduca.
If you are a real stickler for historical authenticity, then you
already know the canopy frame on EAW's version of the 109E is
incorrect. But due to Paulo Morais's determination on how to edit
the .3dz "wireframe models" in EAW, he has introduced the first
historically accurate canopy frame for the Emil.
Instruments and Gauges
The stock cockpit instruments in EAW have never been the clearest,
and if you run the higher resolutions beyond the 640x480 default you
will only have the 3D virtual cockpit (and thus instruments which
are not really readable). But there are now many "sharpened"
instruments available to add. Migge and some of the other members of
the EAW community have done some great virtual cockpit work, easily
worth the small download.
Some "cockpit" upgrades already include sharpened
instrument files along with the "view" files, so it would probably
be unnecessary to add new instrument files for these aircraft, but
if you download a whole pack of instruments it would also be more
work to try to figure out which planes need them and which don't.
You may find it much easier just to unzip ALL the new sharpened
instrument files into your EAW folder, these new ones will overwrite
the old ones. There actually maybe little noticeable difference
between one set of sharpened instruments and the next, so it
probably won't matter which instruments you have in your EAW folder.
It should be remembered that there's only so much you can do with
some aircraft: while most instruments become readable, there are
exceptions like the Spitfire, where nothing can help the unreadable
compass!
Instruments Sharpened For 3D Cockpits : (instruments20.zip
599kb)
by Angeleyes 666th Red Skulls Squadron.
Complete Readable Instrument Collection. These TPC files apply
sharpened instrument numbers in virtual cockpit view. old versions:
Allied instr.only.zip 318kb , German instr.only.zip 250kb
Six Cockpit Interiors: (interior-six.zip)
by ?
Instruments are now readable for Spitfire Ia, IX and XIV, Mustang
P51B and D and the Hurricane.
Cockpit Colors And Other Revisions
The internal cockpit colors of the Allied aircraft in EAW appear to
be accurate. But the German aircraft have a seemingly inaccurate
(and ugly) shade of blue. There are some comunity made add-on cockpits that
recolor the German cockpits to a more accurate (and possiably,
better-looking!) grey that approximates RLM 66 (the shade of grey
that Luftwaffe cockpits were most commonly painted in).
--Custom Cockpits for the Me109G and K, the Me110G, and the
FW190D are available...
(note: some of the following cockpits also include instruments in
the zip file)
grey cockpit for the Me109E:
by JPI Jean Pigeon
made the first grey cockpit for the Me109E!
--Migge has made some great looking cockpits for Allied planes. You
can find a terrific-looking one for the P-51D Mustang, and an almost
photo-real one for the P-47D Thunderbolt. Also a new "Luftwaffe"
collection of brand-new virtual cockpits for German aircraft. These
are absolutely stunning! He has made gorgeous cockpits for the
Typhoon and the Tempest as well.
HUD Fonts
There are more HUD text replacement files in the game-patch-hexedited
download folder.
Large HUD Font: (LargeHUDFont.zip 8.82kb)
by VonBeerhofen.
These files will improve readability for on- and offline games. It
was especially made to be used on larger monitors using higher
resolutions. It will improve HUD and CHAT fonts and has the
advantage that the game stays compatible online since it is only a
graphical add-on as opposed to a change in the .EXE
Medium HUD Fonts v1.1: (MediumHUDfonts11.zip 31.6kb)
by Spit9.
These fonts are intended to be used with King Rat's patch for EAW
(version 1.2b). The fonts are just a combination of two other EAW
original fonts (MAINTALL.FNT and THICKFNT.FSP). There are two more
fonts added....I called them SNIPER.FNT and SNIPER.FSP. These fonts
are in fact the original POPSERIF3 pair that is inside FONTS.CDF,
but now you don't have to extract them. They work with GeForce (and
other Nvidia cards, as well as 3Dfx cards), giving a better visual
at 1024x768, and also work in 800x600. Even in 1280x1024 they are
very acceptable....
GUNSIGHTS
Related Download Links:
-plane-gunsights
Gunsights SIGHTPAC: (PapaRomeo_Gunsights_Mk3.zip 183kb)
by PapaRomeo.
has developed a series of historically realistic gunsights for EAW.
Included are German Revi sights, British gunsights for the Battle of
Britain and later, and American and Japanese sights. Old Versions:
PapaRomeo_Gunsights_101.zip ??kb
v1.01 of the gunsight pack included 9 authentic replacement gunsights. All of these sights were based on
photographs of the illuminated reticules of the WWII aerial gunsights. The only exceptions are the two Japanese gunsights, which
are based on versions created by Takuya Watanabe for Aces High. I've
also included a "ring and bead" gunsight for those of you flying
P-40s and other early-war fighters. The "Mark 2" Gunsight Pack; I
added US N-3 and N-9 sights, plus numerous other enhancements. The
MARK III gunsight pack includes 49(!) gunsights. New is a whole
bunch of “high visibility” sights, more US sights, including the
USAAF version of the Mark8, as well as three authentic ground attack
sights. One
download gives you all the sights you’ll ever need! All my
sights are supplied ready for use with Viper’s Gunsight Manager and
are fully compatible with NVIDIA and 3DFX video cards.
EAW Gunsights: (????many separate SPT download files???? ??kb)
by Viper.
If you want a wide range of interchangeable sights, you're in luck!
He has developed many different sights for use in EAW at 800x600
resolution. Gunsights designed for Standard, Spitfire, FW190, ME
BF109, P51 Mustang, and P38. If you want to switch between different
gunsights quickly, he even has a "Gunsight Manager" program which
will swap them in and out.
Gunsights Pack: (gunsightpacks.zip ??kb)
by PapaRomeo, includes Viper's Gunsight Manager.
...
Rigger's Gunsight Pack: (rigger gunsights.zip)
by Rigger.
...
High Visibility Gunsights: (HighVisibilityGunsights.zip
36.2kb)
by Rigger.
All of these gunsights are high visibility Red in color and are not
historically correct. However, from my testing and those that have
used them, they are said to be highly accurate when it comes to
aiming.
LLv34 Alternate Gunsight: (gunsight.zip 2kb)
by LLv34_BlauKreuz, the CO of the Finnish-based online squadron
LLv34.
If you are flying as a German pilot (or even if you're not!), I
would highly recommend using this new cool-looking and usefull
gunsight he developed. It really does seem to improve gunnery
skills. To install, simply unzip the GUNSIGHT.SPT file into your EAW
main directory.
Clear Glass / no-frost gunsight fix: (clearglass10.zip
or ClearGlass10.zip 431kb)
by Dan Shaw.
Clear Gunsight Reflector Textures.
Another great option for the EAW gunsights has been developed. This
is the "no-frost" gunsight fix. Finally, a clear view through the
gunsight! This removes reflections on the gunsight glass to make
targeting easier. This fix is not really a gunsight per se, but
rather improves your view through the gunsight. It is compatible
with the add-on gunsights, so there's no worry there.
I've always wanted to get rid of the glare graphics on the glass of
the gunsights -- you know, the hazy translucent band that runs right
up the middle of most of the gunsights in EAW. If you use the
transparent cockpit cheat, you may never have noticed this, but it
bugged the hell out of me.
HarryM told me what files I needed to look at, so I've modified the
cockpit transparencies for all 20 flyable planes in the game. I left
enough "frosting" at the edges of the glass to keep a bit of the 3D
look, but most of the centre area should be clear. They make Viper's
gunsight reticles look much better.
The readme includes instructions -- basically the mods are to *.tpc
files that you can handle like skins. One thing I left out from the
readme -- you are free to distribute and modify the files as you
wish, though I would appreciate receiving credit.
BTW, if anyone wants to redo the glass in the P-47s -- please do!
While I'm pretty happy with most of the other sights (especially the
various Spitfire ones), I gave up trying to make the P-47's look
good after about an hour. (I think the default sights looked pretty
bad to begin with.) The transparency texture seems to be rotated
about 45 degrees to the right, if that helps anyone figure them out.
EFFECTS MOD
Related Download Links:
-plane-mod-effects
EAW Effects Pack: (effects.zip 411kb)
by Max188.
A popular plane add-on. This provides better-looking smoke, fire,
flak, and tracers. This add-on enhances many of the effects that EAW
uses including smoke, fire, explosions, flak, hit debris, muzzle
flash, and tracers. The game still renders these effects the same
way, but the colors, textures, and detail are much improved.
This mod adds a lot to the visual quality of the game.
EAW Flame Enhancement: (flames2.zip 181kb)
by Max188.
This optional file is intended to be used with the EAW Effects Pack
by Max188. If adds flames to damaged engines that are emitting black
smoke. There are also some unintentional side-effects listed in the
notes section that you need to be aware of. Old Versions: flames.zip
A companion to the Effects Pack. If you want to add flames to
burning engines, get this Flames Enhancement mod. It adds trailing
flames to the black smoke from damaged engines. As a side effect, it
also changes how ground fires and train engine smoke is
rendered. Requires the Effects Pack above to already be installed.
EAW Flame Effects: (Pobsflames.zip 75.2kb)
by Max188 and Pob's.
This optional file is intended to be used with the EAW Effects Pack
by Max188. If adds flames to damaged engines that are emitting black
smoke. There are also some unintentional side-effects listed in the
notes section that you need to be aware of. Flame effects, Air or
Ground...damaged plane engine flames and ground object damaged flames...
EAW Fire/Flame Effects: (G-effects 685kb)
by Max188 and ?VBH?
...appears to be repacked of a bunch of effects...
EAW Effects Patch: (EFFECTS PATCH.zip 472kb)
by VonBeerhofen aka VBH.
These files are only the tip of the iceberg on which I have spent
about 640 hours to get to where they are now and I hope you will
like them.
New superblast file with improved transparency
HighRes shells with 4 times higher resolution
HighRes dead (no more faceless) pilot with more blood and added
attributes
New improved watersplash with better transparency
HighRes impact debris with 4 times higher resolution
New explosions and smoke with improved transparency
New contrails and smoketrails optimised to make them as lively as
possible
New improved tracers
New improved fire
New improved sunglare with deliberate shimmering and better
transparency
New muzzleflashes with improved transparency in 4 times higher
resolution (although I have no idea where they are used)
Improved AAA clouds and explosions
and more.......
To install:
Extract to a G OAW folder of your choice or straight into your EAW
folder.
Rocket and LensFlare Effects: (RocketandLensFlare.zip
633kb)
by VonBeerhofen aka VBH.
These files are an addition to my EFFECTS PATCH and will give you a
choice of 16 different Lens/Rocketflares with 3 different
transparency depths (TRA64) in a 4 times higher resolution then the
default files in EAW. It runs as a standalone package and can be
freely added to other effect patches.
There are two subfolders in the zip and you need to take one file
from each folder and rename it before copying them into an OAW
folder of your choice or into your EAW folder.
Smoke: (SmokeVBH.zip 181kb)
by VonBeerhofen aka VBH.
...
Tracer And Explosion Effects: (TracerAndExplosionEffects.zip
658kb)
by Max188.
This add-on enhances many of the effects that EAW uses including
smoke, fire, explosions, flak, hit debris, muzzle flash, and
tracers. The game still renders these effects the same way, but the
colors, textures, and detail are much improved.
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Unzip this package to a directory.
2) Copy the .spt files to your EAW directory.
3) Enjoy the enhanced effects!
Notes:
1) You can revert to the original effects by removing these .spt
files.
2) This mod should have no impact on performance.
3) The tracers share the same colors as the lens flare, so you will
notice the coloring of the lens flares are a bit different. You may
turn off lens flare under graphics options if desired.
4) The tracers have different colors depending on the gun size. The
categories are large cannon, small cannon, large caliber, and small
caliber ammo loads.
5) This package includes optional tracer files for default, medium
bright, bright, smoke, green, and solid muzzle tracers. If you wish
to use any of these, just rename the appropriate file to
hwexplos.spt and copy it to your EAW directory. You may want to turn
off lens flare with some of the tracers.
6) If you want to create your own tracer colors, you can edit the
hwexplos.pcx file and use picpac to convert to an spt file. The
tracers are built from the 4 color boxes (from left to right):
muzzle flash and large cannon, small cannon, large caliber, and
small caliber. Keep in mind all but the large cannon are also used
as lens flare images.
7) At distance, all tracers change to a yellow/orange dot, and are
not affected by this mod.
HiRes Flak Pack: (???? ??kb)
by Ghostboy.
...
HR Hurricane Night Exhaust Effect: (HRHurricanenighteffect.zip
31kb)
by Col. Gibbon.
In this zip there are two Hurricane F.3dz files, and a pair of files
for DAW. For night ops just drop the appropriate file in with the
already unzipped Hurricane model, and let it over write the original
F file.
Magic Smoke: (MagicSmoke.zip 68kb)
by VonBeerhofen aka VBH.
This magic smoke was created as an add-on for Santa's Douglas A20
created by Freddy' B. Merry Christmas.
FLIGHT MOD
Related Download Links:
-plane-mod-flight
There are a number of these types Modification's available for
download. What you need to be
aware of, is that these are designed to be placed directly into your EAW 1.2 system, and they will CHANGE the way all the aircraft in the
game behave, and if you do not use one of the Plane/Flight Model
Manager programs you will be stuck with most of these new
modifications, unless of course you remove the custom flight model
data files manually.
Why? What's the reasoning for all the various
mods? How come we can't use just the plain old EAW 1.2 as it was put
out by MicroProse?
When EAW was released, in some pilots opinions,
MicroProse had some major bugs in it. It seemed that the flight
models were not quite right. Apparently the EAW Team designers were
under pressure to release the product in time for the Christmas
Rush. What came out initially was a version in which the British
Planes seemed to have magical powers over all the other aircraft in
the game, and naturally if you were involved in either a Luftwaffe
Squadron, or an American Squadron you were sadly disappointed in the
way the aircraft were modeled.
So each of these Modification's will change or
alter the flight characteristics of the EAW Aircraft in some form or
another. Some of them actually give you more aircraft than was
originally in the game. Here's a short list of some of the various
Modification's that you will most likely want to try. -EAW 1.2 -
ECA/ECA CP - ECA Online - RIP - RIP PLUS - MSA are just a few.
Enemy Coast Ahead or ECA: (eca14.zip 7616kb apox 7.6Mb)
by Charles Gunst.
Was one of the first FM add-ons made (released in October 1999).
He has written some excellent add-ons to improve just about
everything from the flight model of every plane down to the gun
pattern. This lets you fly almost every EAW aircraft in campaign
mode. To fly Bombers, the B-17, B-24 and V-1 you must use a pilot
career, this is due to limitations of the ability to alter EAW's
internal game structure.
A new set of *.flt files and *.dat files for EAW. He fixed some of
the issues that 1.2 addressed as well as making some changes to 1.2.
The airplanes are tougher, for example. I recommend using ECA (Enemy
Coast Ahead) flight models even if you are going to fly the standard
aircraft. This set of flight models should be used in conjunction
with ECA Control Panel. Note: This flight model set (ECA)
should not be confused with the (ECAo) 'ECA Online' , a separate FM
package.
The latest version of ECA v1.4 by Charles Gunst was updated for EAW
v1.2. Flight models, while subjective, just feel right with the ECA
add-on. Fly some previously un-flyable planes (except for the
four-engine types and the V-1) the He-111, Me-410A Hornisse, Junkers
Ju-88C "Wonder Bomber" and Junkers Ju-87B Stuka, De Havilland
Mosquito Mark VI, the Martin B-26B Marauder and more. (Be warned,
the Stuka is NO match for any Allied fighter. If you can complete a
career in a Stuka, you have certainly earned your wings!). ECA
modifies many of the files in EAW to add more realistic flight
models, armor values and ballistics. This program is essential to
get the most out of the sim, in ones opinion. The last official
MicroProse patch reduced the armor values of all planes. For an
example: One burst of .50 caliber or 20mm cannon fire is all it
takes to claim a victory. So ECA increases the armor values to more
acceptable levels. ECA makes significant changes to the weapons
modeling, it uses the "real" velocities and rates of fire. (the
stock EAW has very low muzzle velocities (far lower than in real
life), resulting in excessive "bullet drop" at longer ranges and
requiring more lead in deflection shots. It also has incorrect rates
of fire.) ECA also introduces some new weapons. You may now choose
to employ the Henschel HS-293 anti-ship rocket bomb. Panzerschreck
anti-tank rockets. The famous Fritz-X. Napalm, and the SD-2
"Butterfly bomb", an early fragmentation weapon.
ECA 1.4 FULL is approximately an 7.6MB download. There is also an
"ECA 1.4 Update" available (eca14upd.zip), this is 142Kb and is
intended for people who already have any earlier version of ECA.
(Use on top of 1.0, 1.1 or 1.2 install). The "Update" will bring the
earlier versions of ECA up to 1.4 standard without the need for the
7.6MB download. But if you don't have an earlier version, then you
will need the big download! The Fw-190A8 is now less-armored but far
more maneuverable A4 model. By popular demand, the Bf-109K is now
the K6 model, with an extra 2xMk 108 30mm cannon in the wings.
Extensive changes have been made to weapons characteristics.
As far as the 3D shapes (Models) and skins go, these aircraft
already exist in the sim, so there is nothing NEEDed to be added.
Although all of the aircraft in EAW can stand a new skin add-on to
make them visually more attractive.
ECA 1.4 does the following (many advantages over the "stock"
EAWv1.2):
a)
Stock EAW has 20 flyable airplanes, 9 non-flyable ones, and the V-1
(that is, not flyable by you the human player---out of the box, they
could only be flown by the AI). ECA 1.4 allows you to fly 7 of the originally non-flyable aircraft in EAW
plus the 20 original flyable ones. (the new ones that are now
flyable are the De Havilland Mosquito VI,
Martin B26B Marauder, Junkers Ju-87B Stuka, Junkers Ju88A Bomber,
Junkers Ju88C fighter, Heinkel He-111 H, and the Messercchmitt Me-410 Hornisse
fighter). You still cannot fly the four-engine bombers (B-17 and
B-24) and the V-1 is still non-flyable (always crashes when landing,
and there are no careers for it anyhow).
The newly flyable aircraft are not available in single missions or
quick start missions, they are only available in Campaigns (Career
Mode) simply because the aircraft type were not originally flyable
in stock EAW.
I would love to be able to do single missions in the new planes, but
single missions are controlled by a menu file, and the menu accesses
an array, the location of which has not been found. I have asked
Microprose for information about this, but with no success.
So while with many of the careers
these aircraft can be flown in will have a lot of attack or
interdiction missions, there will still be an occasional fighter
sweep or escort mission, even if you're flying a Stuka. EAW was not really designed for
missions in some of these aircraft , So there are no campaigns built
around the B-26 Marauder, for instance. If you fly the Marauder, you
will get escort and fighter sweep missions you get will still
be fighter missions, since no one is able to edit the code for EAW
yet. Although these will
not really stop you from hunting for ground targets to pulverize on
your own!
b) Changes the flight models of all the aircraft to more realistic
ones. ECA 1.4 modifies the performance of many of the aircraft
to be closer to reality. In regular EAW 1.2, the German aircraft
don't seem to perform as well as they should (contrary to what some
company programmers would have you think, German engineers were NOT
trying to get their pilots killed---German aircraft were a lot
better than made out in EAW 1.2!). American aircraft, too, seem to
be a little toned down both in performance and maneuverability. ECA
1.4 addresses some of these problems and tries to correct them.
Also includes the "ECA Control Panel
2.0". This allows you to substitute several different flight models
for each of the 30 aircraft in EAW. When all is said and done, you
have about 150 different aircraft to choose from! ECA CP 2.0
includes Italian, Japanese, and Russian aircraft! Example: the
Bf109G slot is used for eleven different aircraft! There are 2
versions of 109F, six 109G's, 3 Japanese Tony's, and an Italian
Macchi C.205! ECA CP 2.0 also includes an editing function that
allows you to modify information concerning your unit and the pilots
in your squadron, including yourself! With this, you can move to
another base, equip your squadron with just about any aircraft
available in ECA CP 2.0, or refresh all your pilots Morale and
Fatigue levels (yes, EAW does track this for your AI pilots!), among
other things. But wait, v2.0 may be the latest version of ECA
Control Panel, but v3.0 is just around the corner!
c) Makes SUBSTANTIAL changes to the gun modeling. These
changes are in the muzzle velocity (stock EAW is universally much
too low and the rates of fire are off a little, varies between too
high and too low). Since in stock EAW the muzzle velocities are WAY too low,
this leads to excessive
loss of trajectory ("bullet drop") at longer ranges and makes it
hard to hit anything unless you're right on top of it. For an
example: ROFs of the .50cal, the MG151 and the Hispano MKII where
too high, where as the ROFs of the MH81 7.92mm MG, MK108 30mm and
Hispano MKV where too low.
In EAW infact, the Hispant MkII was better overall than the MkV...this
is totally wrong!
The rate of
fire problem goes both ways: some guns fire too fast, depleting
ammo, while others fire too slow, causing fewer rounds to strike the
target. ECA 1.4 uses the real muzzle velocities, so all your ammo is
faster. This leads to far less "bullet drop", you shoot flatter,
especially at longer ranges, and also means that you won't have to
lead as much with deflection shots (this is especially
useful when attacking enemy bombers). ECA 1.4 also employs the real
rates of fire; stock EAW 1.2
has some weapons firing too fast (which allows you to put more
rounds on target, but depletes ammo more quickly than it should),
and others too slow (the opposite effect: now it's hard to get
kills). ECA 1.4 rectifies this. The ECA Readme file
includes information concerning how many seconds of firing time you
have for each gun on each aircraft.
Also it was determined that certain weapons did not have any
difference between them, for an example: in stock EAW the MG/FF
(used on the Bf109E, Bf110C) and the MG/FF/M (used on Fw-190A4 and
Ju-88C6) has the same muzzle velocity, (both had 1520FPS), whereas
in real life there is quite a big difference. (1870FPS vs 2263FPS).
As you can see this would have a very detrimental effect on the
firepower of the Fw-190A4 or Ju-88C. Infact the MG/FF/Ms on these
plane have almost the same MV as the MG151s! (2262 vs 2427)
There are many more examples of this that have been fixed by ECA1.4.
Bullet Trajectory; "stock" EAW will have greater trajectory loss
than ECA. With ECA gun models, I don't think you'll notice much
effect at ranges under 750 feet (unless you are flying something
with MGFF or MGFF/M cannon). The most obvious times that trajectory
effects due to velocity loss are noticeable are when you attack
bombers. To see what I mean, try attacking some and open fire from
about 2,000 feet back. See where your tracers go, and adjust your
aim accordingly.
d) adds some new ordnance to the game (especially useful for the
now-flyable bombers!)
e) increases the number of hitpoints required to destroy airplanes.
ECA Installed:
ECA doesn't really "run"; it's simply a set of add-on files that
will be in your EAW directory (the folder titled "European Air War"
in which eaw.exe is located). In the readme file for ECA it lists
all the filenames for ECA. There is no verification procedure. It
either works (if all the files exist in your EAW directory) or not.
If ECA works, it is installed O.K.
ECA in Campaigns:
a) Start a new career.
When you begin a new career or Campaign, you have a choice as to
which unit you wish to fly with. Keep rolling through them on the
selection menu and you will eventually find an aircraft you are
looking for. The new aircraft should be available in the
historically relevant periods. Cycle through the available squadrons
in a campaign by clicking on the squadron name.
For an Example, In the German 1940 campaign, there are 9
available squadrons. As you cycle through you will see in succession
3 BF109E squadrons (II/KG2, III/KG2 and II/JG26), then I/KG51
(Ju88A), another Bf109E squadron (II/JG51), then III/StG2 (Ju87),
II/KG53 (He111), and finally II/ZG26 and EGr210 (both Bf110).
Likewise for the B26 in the 1943 and 1944 U.S. campaigns, the
Mosquito in the R.A.F. 1943 and 1944 campaigns, etc.
ECA and Online Multiplayer:
If you have ECA 1.4 installed, you could only play online ANYWHERE
with somebody else who has ECA 1.4 (and only ECA 1.4---i.e., not ECA
Control Panel) installed. That is because in EAW v1.2, there is a
"file checker" which makes certain that everybody in an online game
has the same set of flight data for all of their aircraft. That
prevents cheating (creating airplanes that are virtually
unbeatable). ECA modifies some of the flight and gun data to make
them more realistic, and these changes are what the file checker
looks for. Note: The most common add-on in the olden days was to use
"ECA Online".
To fly offline then online, You need EITHER "ECA 1.4" or "ECA
Control Panel". To fly 7 of the 10 originally non-flyable aircraft,
you need "ECA 1.4". To be able to switch back and forth between
flight models (such as ECA, ECA Online, "clean/stock" EAW, etc.) you
need something like "Scorpion's ECA Enabler", "EAW Configurtion
Manager (eawcm)", Dolfo's batch files, or something similar. The
"Enabler" is good, but if all you want to do is switch back and
forth between ECA and "stock" EAW (and possibly the 'ECA Online'
FM's), then would only require something like "eawcm" or Dolfo's
batch files. Basically all of these programs do the same thing;
switch flight models.
About Single Mission and Bomber (Mosquito):
You will find you can no longer select the secondary aircraft
(bombers) for an escort mission in....British fighters in a single
mission.
This a quirk of using the EAW/ECA combination. In stock EAW, the
only bomber available to the British for escort in Single Missions
is the Mosquito. But in ECA, the Mosquito's designation has become a
flyable fighter. Therefore, EAW no longer recognizes it as a bomber!
The result: you can't escort it on an escort mission! Since it's the
only British bomber in the game, that means no aircraft to escort as
a British pilot! So it's just an inconvenience: it's the trade-off
for being able to fly the Mosquito as a fighter-bomber, a
side-effect of making the only British bomber in EAW into a fighter.
Bombers still get fighter sweeps in ECA, instead of Bomber
missions....
Unfortunately, that's one of the limitations of ECA. You would need
to change the mission structure but Microprose has not released the
source code for EAW or anything like it that at the time these FM's
where made. As a result, it was impossible to introduce true
bomber missions into the sim. The bombers will suffer from the
difficulty of trying to fly bomber missions in a sim designed
for fighter combat! The premature jettisoning of bombs and bombers
turning back early seem to be manifestations of this. The same is
true concerning the lack of fighter escort when you fly a bomber:
they think you can take care of yourself (Your Bombers are truly
viewed as fighters!). Remember EAW, like its competitors, was
designed as a FIGHTER sim. All the missions are "fighter
missions"----there really is nothing for bombers! There is currently
nothing that can be done to change the missions.
There is currently no way to set up a campaign centered entirely on
bomber or bomber-type missions. But you can minimize the number of
"fighter-style" assignments and increase your attack missions by
choosing your base campaign carefully. For instance, if you fly an
Allied bomber (Mosquito or B-26), the 1944 Tempest campaigns are
probably going to be a good choice. They will still have fighter
sweeps and maybe an escort mission every now and then, but are heavy
on airfield, radar station, etc. attacks and on interdiction
missions (vs. mostly trains or half-track convoys). I think you have
fewer good choices as a German pilot, but you might try
Eprobungstaffel 210 in the Battle of Britain, which is supposed to
have more fighter-bomber missions (I think). Charles Gunst has
already done a great deal of this in the add-on campaigns that are
part of ECA. But like I said, unfortunately, the fighter missions
are one of the limitations that this great add-on (ECA) is forced to
work under.
When Your Squad of Bombers drop their bombs before or shortly after
take off:
It has something to do with EAW and unflyable planes, It's another
side-effect caused by the basic fact that EAW is a single-seat
fighter sim, and editing it to allow bombers to be flown is pushing
it. If I hit the 'autopilot' key, your bombs will automatically
drop. This seems unavoidable (as far as Charles Gunst has
determined). But you can try the "Alt + N" method while you're still
on the runway! Yes, this WILL eliminate the "thrill" of trying to
coax a B-26 into the air off of a short runway, but it SHOULD get
you and your squadron to the target area with all ordnance still on
board. It will also prevent you from having to fly forever to get to
the target!
Commanding Bomber Squad:
As far as commands go being the squadron CO allows you to give
orders to the whole squadron. I would think that the best missions
for bombers would be interdiction or other form of fighter-bomber
missions since your designated target is already on the ground. That
way, your AI mates should already be "locked" into that target. You
would probably have to give them explicit orders to "target
fighters" before they would go after enemy fighters. Unfortunately,
this might not be an option on traditional fighter-type missions,
since your AI pilots will likely be targeting enemy aircraft to
begin with (there's no "target ground objects" command, just "attack
ground targets") and there doesn't seem to be a reliable way to get
them to change to a ground target!
Some more problems that can't be fixed with the EAW/ECA:
Most of the problems listed below are unavoidable (as far as Charles
Gunst has determined).
-The STUKA. Aside from the missing dive brakes, this is the most
workable of the new planes. The only issue with this one is the lack
of escort. Since this plane replaced a 109 squadron, it is assumed
as needing no escort. Thus the Stukas often do not get an escort,
because EAW treats them as fighters, and fighters do not need one.
-With the Ju88 or the Heinkel-111 for an example, When the mission
starts, note the position of my aircraft on the runway. This is
important, because after takeoff, approximately 5 minutes into the
flight, all the planes that were behind me on the flightline will
dump their bombs into the trees and turn for home. Some will land
back at the base, others will circle endlessly around the base. This
happens every mission. And again, the jettisoning of bombs by the
Ju88A and He111 is something a fighter would do (although
interestingly, as an aside, fighters per se do not do it in combat -
it must be related to the size of the bomb load).Hitting Alt-N
should get you to the target with your bomb load - either shortly
after take-off or on the runway.
-When you approach for landing with a Ju-88, as you get near the
ground, the bomber will suddenly begin making pitching maneuvers
towards the ground and back up again. This makes landing almost
impossible. You usually will have to land on one wheel, and jam the
stick in the opposite direction, and if your fast enough, the plane
will slam down hard onto the ground and stick.
Enemy Coast Ahead Control Panel or ECAPanel: (ecapnl44.zip
238kb)
by Charles Gunst.
A nifty Windows based utility allows the player to choose different
planes, variants and sub-variants. A companion program to ECA listed
above. ECA Panel is an aircraft-swapping and squadron-editing
program. Stock EAW has limit of 30 aircraft, 20 of which were
originally flyable. With ECA (listed above), an additional 7 of the
non-flyable aircraft are now flyable (although those are only
available in campaigns). This ECAPANEL complements ECA by enabling
easy swapping of hundreds aircraft flight models within the
30-aircraft limit. Older version: ECAPNL20.ZIP 387KB, ecapnl32.zip 489kb
, ecapnl33.zip , ecapnl34.zip, ecapnl35.zip , ecapnl36.zip 0.5MB , Ecapnl42.zip
ECAP Handles different aircraft settings:
It changes the names, flight models/damage models, armament, muzzle
flash positions and ordnance loads of any aircraft you select. (what
it does not do is load in the required skins(P****.TPCs) and the
three dimensional models(P****.3DZ's), you do that manually or with
a skin manager program.) Note: Every time the Panel is started, it
automatically checks to see if the data in the Planes.dat and Flt
files match what is showing in Panel's aircraft slots. If anything
is different, Panel then rewrites the files to reflect the data in
Panel.
Fly more than 300 different aircraft models in EAW. Now with
Russian, French, Italian, Japanese and Pacific aircraft...Note: this
changes the flight models, it improves the default planes so that
the original over-modeling of Brit planes and under-modeling of US
and Axis planes is reduced somewhat....it also adds the flight
models of a huge range of new planes for the 'plane slots' in the
original game...(it does not add the new 3Dz shapes or new skins for
the new planes so you have to install those plane files separately),
If you don't then the plane you set in ecapanel will 'look' the same
as the stock plane occupying that slot in game, but will 'fly' like
the new one...
ECA improved with ECA Panel:
When you add ECA Panel to ECA that's when things REALLY begin to
take off. Panel lets you choose between flight models for over 200
different aircraft! ECA and ECA Panel do not include skins and
shapes; you still have to load them separately (but that's not very
hard). It is ECA Panel's ability to create so many different flight
models that takes EAW into a whole new realm: brand new theaters
like the Pacific, the Mediterranean, or Russia, and even lets you
fly some of the lesser known aircraft. (It also lets you fly some of
the variants of the main combatants in Europe---Need more punch for
your Me109G to knock down those heavy bombers? Try ECA Panel's
"Bf109G-10/R4", with three 30mm cannon---but beware of the loss in
performance imposed by the gondola-mounted external cannon! You want
to really go ship-hunting with a 57mm-armed Mosquito MkXVIII?
It's in there! What about the twelve .50 calibers on the
P-38L--try that out on enemy planes [!] or fourteen .50's on
the A-26B Invader--for some real ground-pounding....Or maybe you
would you like to see how the P-80 Shooting Star would have fared
against the Me262? You can fly those planes, too!)
Some more include the Ta183, also the Sturm versions of the Bf109
and Fw190. They have the under-wing cannon pods so commonly found on
the intercept aircraft of WWII. Another addition is the Ju87G-1.
This is the tank-buster. It has the two 37mm cannon pods under the
wings and really kicks some Sherman butt!
Picking the Planes you have a
choice. You can manually select the planes for the theater you want,
or, in the drop down boxes on the menu list, you can select a era or
theater and the changes will be made for you. But, the selection is
not automatic...you must pick the planes/era/theater yourself.
In order to get all of these additional aircraft you must use this
separate add-on. For instance, let's say you enjoy flying the
workhorse of the Luftwaffe, the Me-109. But you find that the
standard armament of one 20mm MG151 cannon and two 13mm MG131
machine guns of the stock 109G6 is not heavy enough to tackle the
relentless waves of American daylight bombers. ECA Panel offers the
ability to simply replace the G6 with, say, a 109G6/R6 with two
extra 20mm cannon slung under the wings. Still not enough firepower
for you? How about the 109G6/R4 with two extra MK 108 30mm cannon?
It's only a mouse click away. The extra armament is not without it's
price. Flight models reflect the extra drag and weight of these
"gundolas" under the wings.
The following aircraft can replace the standard 109G6 alone: 109F4,
109F4/R1,109G2, 109G6/R4, 109G6/R6, the very fast 109G10 and the
109G10/R4. For Allied planes, there are 6 variants of the fabled
Mustang and an unbelievable 12 different marks of the world famous
Spitfire! In addition, ECA Panel, also allows the player to fly
Russian planes like the MiG-3, Yak-3, Yak-9 and La-7. Japanese
planes include the ultra-maneuverable A6M5" Zero", D3A2 "Val" and
the G4M2 "Betty". Even Italian ships are there, among them the Fiat
G.55 and the Macchi C.200. Unfortunately any of these variants will
retain the shape of the plane it replaces. For instance, the Zero
will appear as a FW-190. Add a Japanese skin, however, and it's not
too hard to "see" it as a Zero.
These aircraft's ECA Control Panel "alter egos" (Mosquito/F7F
Tigercat, Stuka/Val, B-26/A-26 Invader, He111/G4M2 Betty, Me410/J1N1
Gekko, etc.). These aircraft can only be flown in campaigns simply
because the aircraft type were not originally flyable in stock EAW.
The other aircraft can be use in single or campaign mode.
Saving your changes before exiting:
You will have to do that in order to make your changes permanent. Go
to the File menu in the upper left corner of the window and click on
it. Select Save. Then you can exit.
ECAPanel contains a changed PLANES.DAT Render Distance Mod:
Charles has manipulated the values so you can have better detail of
the planes at longer distances...
Stock EAW has 4 different distances for drawing aircraft pictures,
which are fixed in PLANES.DAT.
For the B26 the original stock figures are:
8400: Close picture (.tex skin)
25200: Medium picture (.tes skin)
75600: Far picture (tan color)*
226800: Dot distance (a speck)
The unit is, I think, 21 feet, so the close picture distance is 400
feet, the medium picture distance 1200 feet etc.
*The TAN color results from a color index defined inside the 3DZ
file to paint the elements that make the shape at long distance.
Only the medium and close shapes use textured polygons. This is
independent of EAW slot used. So the long range distant colors are
from the 3DZ model file, not the skin files, usually green or tan.
.TES Skins:
You do not need the *.tes files if you are playing with higher
detail settings. "Experiments" show that the *.tes files are skins
that are used only in low resolution and/or low detail settings -
long range sights of the skins are included in the skins themselves!
Another way to view the TES files without actually flying, is to set
the Plane Detail to LOW, then goto the aircraft viewer in the plane
data section. So making a .TES skin for a plane is a waste of time
on modern computer systems that will always use the high detail
setting.
Skins and Plane Shapes:
The Read Me file for ECA Control Panel clearly states that ECA CP
only changes the flight models and the labels of the aircraft, NOT
THE ARTWORK OR SHAPES of the planes. If you want different paint
schemes or shapes, then you will indeed have to add skins yourself.
It would be unrealistic to expect ECA CP to switch skins. There are
way too many to choose from to satisfy everybody, not to mention the
difficulty of trying to incorporate a substantial number into the
program!
Other add-on managers let you have the proper aircraft skins and
shapes to go with the flight models in ECA panel...EAW Stab can
manage ECApanel for you...you do have to make one simple change: I'm
not sure if the lastest STAB versions works properly, but you might
have to open the older ECAmap file (in your ECAP folder) with
notepad and change the line at the top from: VersionString=v4.3 to
VersionString=v4.4 Otherwise STAB can't find the new ECAP
files since it looks for the 4.3 versions. You will have to change
it back to 4.3 if you decide to go back to what you had before.
ECAP and Incorrect Data Size On Plane.Dat:
This may come from running ECAPANEL.EXE in your EAW directory (the
one with EAW.EXE in it) without ECAPANEL.DAT being there as well.
The TXT file that comes with ECA Control Panel emphasizes that you
MUST have both of these files in your EAW directory.
The reason is this. When it runs, ECAPANEL.EXE extracts
PLANES.DAT (a file that MUST be 6484 bytes long, or you will get
that error message) from ECAPANEL.DAT, but if ECAPANEL.DAT is not
present it creates a file 6484 bytes in length in lieu, but one
filled with zeros, not data. You may then get this error message.
Check the PLANES.DAT file in your EAW directory. Is it filled simply
with zeros?
Alternatively, your PLANES.DAT has simply been corrupted somehow.
The solution is simple, either way. Make sure both ECAPANEL.EXE
and ECAPANEL.DAT are in your EAW directory, then run ECAPANEL in
that directory. Hit "Reset" and exit, then try EAW. It should work
fine.
Multiplayer and ECA/ECA Control Panel:
1. Everyone must have the same version of ECA Control Panel (the EXE
file and the DAT file).
2. You must ensure that all aircraft choices are identical. I
recommend using Reset and then changing manually, to a pre-agreed
list.
The EAW built in file checker looks at the information for ALL 30
aircraft in EAW! If you are going to use ECA Control Panel
online, every player involved in the game must have exactly the same
data for ALL aircraft. In addition, ECA CP uses the ECA data for the
30 original aircraft. This data is different from the default stock
EAW data. To use ECA Control Panel online, first you must be in a
game in which ALL the other players must have ECA CP. Secondly, ALL
of you must have the exact same panel configuration (all 30 aircraft
must be set exactly the same on everybody's panel). The easiest way
to do this is to go the "File" menu and select "Reset all data". All
players in the game should do this. Then make sure EVERYBODY is
clear on which aircraft are to be selected. After doing this, you
SHOULD be able to make it work.
ECA Control Panel 2.0 does only two things, but they are pretty
important!
a) ECA CP 2.0 let's you fly about 200 different models of aircraft!
ECA incorporates a new ".flt" file (flight data) for each aircraft
and also makes changes to the "Planes.dat" file (planes data).
Control Panel 2.0 writes a new .flt file and changes the Planes.dat
file for whatever aircraft you select to fly. This "new" plane
occupies one of the slots allocated to a flyable version----you can
still only have 30 aircraft in EAW (20 original, 7 flyable with ECA,
plus the 4-engine bombers and the V-1). Some of these 200 aircraft
are completely different, others are subvariants. This is especially
true of the German fighters, which now have a myriad of armament
choices. This is yet another reason to get Control Panel 2.0: So you
can upgun your Luftwaffe aircraft for taking on American bombers!
Examples: The Me109K slot is used for five aircraft--------Me109K-4
(1 30mm cannon, 2 MG131 13mm machine guns), Me1009K-4/R4 (same
armament, but with extra 2 MG151 20mm cannon under the wings),
Me109K-6 (same armament as K-4/R4 but with 30mm cannon instead of
20's), Kawasaki Ki-64 (Japanese fighter), and Fiat G.55 (an Italian
fighter).
The Me109G slot produces no less than ELEVEN planes!
The Spitfire MkIX is used for 7 airplanes: the basic Spit IX, 3
differently armed versions of the Spitfire MkV, and 3 different
versions of the Russian Yak-9!
b) ECA CP 2.0 incorporates what is called the "Squadron Editor"
function. This allows you to access the files for each of the
careers you are running in EAW and edit the information in them. You
can change your unit's aircraft, base, date of mission, etc. and you
can change your squadron's pilots' names, ranks, fatigue and morale
levels, status (you can "resurrect" KIA pilots, for instance),
victory totals, etc. P.S. you can change your own info too!
You can also change whatever aircraft you are now flying in a
campaign to any of the flyable models (including the new 7) with ECA
Control Panel's "Squadron Editor" function. If you either don't have
or don't want Control Panel but still want to be able to have the
functions of the "Squadron Editor" you can download "EAW Pilot",
which does the same thing. In fact, "EAW Pilot" is really what is
incorporated in "ECA Control Panel" as the Squadron Editor.
Also includes the "Squadron Editor"
which allows you to change many things in offline career mode, so
you can change the aircraft assigned to your squadron in campaigns,
and refresh your squadron pilots, plus a feature to switch place
names to different theatres, and more. Includes the option of
changing all the names of the bases and targets to names found in
different theaters. You can now have all the names in EAW reflect
the Pacific, North Africa/the Mediterranean, and the Russian Front!
Change your virtual pilot's name, the name and important information
for every pilot in your unit (including his Morale and Fatigue
levels, plus his status: Active, KIA, etc.!!!); or change your
unit's base of operations or the type of aircraft you fly! (The
"Squadron Editor" is also available as a "stand-alone" program
separate from the ECA Control Panel-----this "stand-alone" program
is called "EAWPilot".)
To access the "Squadron Editor", you first open "ECA Control
Panel 2.0".
Here is my step-by-step approach:
Replace your squadron's aircraft in a current campaign with a new
plane:
You can't start a career with one of the ECA planes, this is the
case with most of the aircraft in ECA Control Panel. [note:
you must complete at least one mission in the campaign in order for
EAW to save a career file. This establishes a career file that can
be edited. If you do not complete the first mission, there will be
no campaign!] Then use the "Squadron Editor" feature in ECA CP to
switch your unit over to the plane of your choosing. You can also
change the name of your unit, it's base, etc. using SE.
Here are some instructions on using the Squadron Editor:
1) First, open ECA Control Panel. Once you have Control Panel
opened, you should see 4 entries across the top: "File", "Reset",
"About", and "Squadron Editor". Click on "Squadron Editor".
2) Now the entire Panel should change as the "Squadron Editor"
appears. At the top of it should be the following: "File" and
"Aircraft Editor". If you click on "Aircraft Editor" you will be
returned to the original Panel that came up. To change or view
information in careers, such as to change your plane, you must click
on "File".
3) A drop-down menu should appear. Then click on "Open" on this
drop-down menu.
4) In the next box that appears, you should see "File Name" on the
left, with "*.sve" underneath it. Below this will be a list of any
careers that you are currently running. The bad news: EAW does not
store career files with names like "Capt. John Doe, 4th Fighter
Group". Instead your files will have names like "career00.sve",
"career01.sve", etc.! The only way to know which one is what will be
to actually open each one! To open one, you simply double click it.
This should now give you all the pertinent information that you can
change. Find the category that you wish to select, and click the
little triangle to the right. A drop-down menu should appear,
listing your new choices. Note that you can change the name of each
pilot in your squadron (including your own) by text editing their
entries!
***IMPORTANT***
Whatever changes you make will not be saved if you now click on the
"x" in the upper right corner. To save your changes, YOU MUST GO
BACK TO THE "FILE" MENU, AND CHOOSE "Save"!!! NOW you may exit!
Squadron Editor/Campaign Editor Uses:
-You can use it to change the fatigue and morale settings if it
seems your pilots aren't getting enough rest. It tells you how many
flyable planes are left and, if you keep track of each mission, you
can see how your wingman did in the last mission. Iit makes you more
aware of the squadron as a whole.
-To change the base at which your squadron is deployed. For
instance, If you sometimes like to base the Staffel deep inside
Germany in 1943. Especially careers in Zerstorers like the 410. The
American daylight bombers come without escort, and it is fun to
intercept them without any pesky fighters to worry about. That is
until they show up in '44.
-To check fatigue from time to time. Then you know which pilots need
a well deserved rest.
-To change the names of AI pilots in my squadron in the (relatively
rare) cases when the computer generates a ridiculous-sounding,
immersion-destroying one (I actually had a P/O Allen Allen once!),
when several pilots have the same last name (two is OK, but 3 or
more doesn't seem realistic in a squadron of only 12 pilots!), or
when I just don't like the name!
-To set up a "special" squadron with custom names you pick for
pilots. Running a campaign in which you replaced the original
squadron name with a number that was not used and changed the
pilots' names to those of your choice. (You will find that when you
do this you may find it easier to really start paying attention to
the fatigue/morale values for all the pilots and make a very strong
effort to juggle who needs the most rest vs. the need for the
mission to succeed) I've noticed some interesting things. One for
instance: one of my pilots seems to tire VERY quickly (more than
usual) when he flys a mission. But his morale drops heavily when he
doesn't fly----more heavily than the other pilots when they don't
fly!
-You may choose to just monitor fatigue/morale levels (without
reduceing them) for your pilots when you are a squadron CO to see
who needs rest.
-You may want to change bases and/or aircraft.
-Perhaps to revive KIA/MIA pilots when their losses occurred in some
unrealistic manner (for instance, when flying a Mustang campaign in
'44-'45, If you have been trying to build up medal points. After the
"Mission Completed" message, I've found that if I order the rest of
the squadron to go home, they all follow me wherever I go! This is
not only annoying, but it's dangerous for me when I'm trying to set
up a strafing run and I have 11 other airplanes in close proximity
to me--the risk of collision is quite high! No matter what I order
["loiter here", "return to base", etc.] I can't get them to leave.
So I make sure that I continually give the order to "attack bandits"
periodically throughout the flight, thereby allowing myself to
separate from the rest of the squadron. When the "Mission
Accomplished" message comes through, I pause the game and check (F9)
to see if each of my pilots is still there. If they are, then I
figure that in real life I would've ordered them to join me, but
when I go to attack a ground target they would respond accurately to
the "loiter here" command [away from light AAA] when I start setting
up my strafing attack. If any of them are lost on the way back, I
use the Editor to revive them.).
-Monitoring other data. For this I use Nick Bell's DOS-based
program, the EAW Career Editor. It provided the basis for making the
Windows application, EAW Pilot/Squadron
Editor. However, You will find that Nick Bell's DOS app offers more
criteria concerning values for the pilots.
-You can even change the country designation to a Spit being German
so gunners will not shoot you on take off/landing! Select the Spit
in the squadron screen and fly a "captured" Spit vs RAF Spits!
Install Help:
To use ECA Panel 2.0 or the latest version you must also have Enemy
Coast Ahead 1.4 or the latest version. (ECA 1.4 is about an 7.6MB
download. If you already have an earlier edition of ECA, there is a
much smaller [141Kb] ECA 1.4 Update you can download instead which
will bring your earlier version up to 1.4 level). You have to
install ECA 1.4 first, then install ECA Panel 2.0. Install them
directly into you're eaw folder
C:\Program Files\MicroProse Software\European Air War
Then you're done. With eca2.0 control panel executable you will want
to create a shortcut on your desktop. Locate the ecapanel icon in
your eaw folder and (left click) drag to desktop. A shortcut will be
created on your desktop. Then double click the shortcut to open up
the panel and you'll see all the aircraft selections, etc.
The different cannon armament will not appear in your options in
EAW, you will have to choose your particular plane in ECA Panel
before you actually start EAW. Your choice will then be used by ALL
of THAT TYPE of aircraft in your game (example: if you select
Me109G-6/R6 in the Panel, then all the Me109G's in the game will be
Me109G-6/R6's). If you want a different type of Me109G for your next
game, you simply change the Me109G entry in ECA Panel to whatever
you want prior to starting your next game.
More Install Help If all else fails:
Re-install or add a new separate EAW installation, and begin from
scratch. Patch with the official MPS v1.2. After that, the order of
installation is: ECA v.1.4 or latest version-> ECA Panel v.2.0 or
latest version. (Remember, ECA can work by itself, but the ECA
Control Panel needs ECA in order to function.)
ECA Aircraft Availability
|
British
|
German
|
American
|
1940
|
Hurricane Mk I
Hurricane Mk IIb
Spitfire Mk I
Spitfire Mk Ib
Spitfire Mk IIa (late '40)
|
Bf 109 E3
Bf 109 E4
Bf 109 E8
Bf 110 C4
Ju 87 B2
Ju 88 C6
|
Not Applicable
(Fly as British)
|
1941
|
Hurricane Mk I
Hurricane Mk IIb
Hurricane Mk IIc
Spitfire Mk IIa
Spitfire Mk Va (Feb)
Spitfire Mk Vb
Spitfire Mk Vc
Typhoon Ia
|
Bf 109 E3
Bf 109 E4
Bf 109 E8
Bf 109 F4 (May)
Bf 109 F4/R1
Fw 190 A1 (Sep)
Bf 110 C4
Ju 87 B2
Ju 88 C6
|
Not Applicable
(Fly as British)
|
1942
|
Hurricane Mk I
Hurricane IIb
Hurricane IIc
Hurricane Mk IId
Spitfire Mk Va
Spitfire Mk Vb
Spitfire Mk Vc
Spitfire Mk IX (Jul)
Typhoon Ia
Mosquito II
|
Bf 109 F4
Bf 109 F4/R1
Bf 109 G2 (May)
Fw 190 A1
Bf 110 F1
Bf 110 F4
Bf 110 F4a
Ju 87 B2
Ju 87 D7
Ju 88 C6
|
Spitfire Mk IX
P-38D
B-26
|
1943
|
Hurricane Mk IV
Spitfire Mk IX
Typhoon Ib
Mosquito II
|
Bf 109 F4
Bf 109 F4/R1
Bf 109 G2
Bf 109 G6
Bf 109 G6/R4
Bf 109 G6/R6
Fw 190 A4
Fw 190 A6
Me 410 A1
Me 410 A2
Bf 110 F1
Bf 110 F4
Bf 110 F4a
Bf 110 G2
Bf 110 G4
Bf 110 G4/R4
Ju 87 D7
Ju 87 G1
Ju 88 G7
|
P-38H
P-47C
P-47D (late '43)
P-51B
A-36A Apache
Mustang I
Mustang Ia
B-26
|
1944
|
Spitfire Mk IX
Typhoon Ib
Tempest Mk I
Tempest Mk V
Mosquito VI
Mosquito XVIII
Mustang I
Mustang III
P-51B
Mustang IV
P-51D
|
Bf 109 G2
Bf 109 G6
Bf 109 G6/R4
Bf 109 G6/R6
Bf 109 G10
Bf 109 G10/R4
Fw 190 A8
Fw 190 A8/R1
Fw 190 A8/R2
Fw 190 A8/R3
Fw 190 D9
Fw 190 F8
Me 410 A1
Me 410 A2
Me 410 B2/R5
Me 410 B2/U2
Me 410 B2/U4
Me 410 B6
Bf 110 F1
Bf 110 F4
Bf 110 F4a
Bf 110 G2
Bf 110 G4
Bf 110 G4/R4
Ju 87 D7
Ju 87 G1
Ju 88 G7
Ju 88 R2
|
P-38J
P-38L
P-47D
P-51D
B-26
|
1945
|
Spitfire Mk IX
Spitfire Mk XIV
Spitfire Mk XIVc
Spitfire Mk XXI
Spitfire Mk XXIII
Typhoon Ib
Tempest V
Tempest VI
Mosquito VI
Mosquito XVIII
Hornet III
Mustang IV
P-51D
P-51H
|
Bf 109 K4
Bf 109 K4/R4
Bf 109 K6
Fw 190 D11
Fw 190 D12
Me 262 A1
Me 262 A1/U2
Me 262 A2
Me 410 A1
Me 410 A2
Me 410 B2/R5
Me 410 B2/U2
Me 410 B2/U4
Me 410 B6
Bf 110 F1
Bf 110 F4
Bf 110 F4a
Bf 110 G2
Bf 110 G4
Bf 110 G4/R4
Ju 87 D7
Ju 87 G1
Ju 88 R2
|
P-38L
P-47D
P-47M
P-51D
P-51H
B-26
|
Unassigned ECA Aircraft: |
Spitfire Mk IIb
|
TA 152 C2
TA 152 H1
|
P-47B
P-43 Lancer
XP-72
|
|
The full list of aircraft available in ECA Control Panel v4.4 is
as follows:
P38H:
P38 H, P38D,P38 F, Whirlwind Mk I, Mosquito VI, Beaufighter Mk IF,
Meteor Mk III, Yak-4, Potez 631, Blenheim Mk IV
P38J:
P38J, P38L, P38L1-LO, P61 Black Widow, F7F Tigercat, Fokker G1,
Sukhoi Su-9, Breguet 693< Vampire FB Mk 5
P47C:
P47C, P47B, P43A Lancer, F6F-3 Hellcat, F6F-5 Hellcat, F4F-3
Wildcat, F4F-4 Wildcat, F2A-2 Buffalo, F3F-2, P47D-23, Sukhoi Su-2,
SB2U Vindicator
P47D:
P47D, P47M, XP-72, P47N, F8F-1 Bearcat, TBF Avenger, SB2C Helldiver,
Il-2m3 Stormovik, Hurricane Mk I, F-86A Sabre
P51B:
P51B, Mustang I, Mustang IA, A-36A Apache, F4U-4A Corsair, P40E
Warhawk, P40N Warhawk, P39D Airacobra, TBD Devastator, SBD
Dauntless, Fairey Battle Mk I, Fairey Swordfish, PZL P.23b, Yak-1
P51D:
P51D, P-82 Twin Mustang, P51H, F4U-1A, F4U-4C, F4U-5 and F2G
Corsair, P63B Kingcobra, P80C Shooting Star, Fokker D-XXI
B26 :
B26B Marauder, A26B Invader, P61B Black Widow, Ilyushin Il-4, B25B
Mitchell, B25J Mitchell, Boston III, PBY-5A Catalina, Amiot 354 B4,
Blenheim Mk I, C47 Dakota
B17:
B17D, B17E, B17F, B17G, B29, Pe-8, G8N1 Rita, Fw 200 Condor
B24:
B24D, B24G, B24H, B24J, B24J (RAF), Lancaster Mk I, Halifax Mk III,
Stirling Mk III, Leo 451
Hurricane:
Hurricane I, Hurricane IIb, Hurricane IIc, Hurricane IId, Hurricane
IV, Polikarpov I-153, Polikarpov I-16, MiG-3, MiG-3T, Kittyhawk IA
(P40E), Morane-Saulnier MS.406, PZL P.11c, CA-3 Wirraway
Spitfire I:
Spitfire I, Spitfire Ib, Spitfire IIa, Spitfire IIb, Spitfire Vb,
Fulmar Mk II, LaGG-3, Dewoitine D.520, P39Q Airacobra, PZL P.24A,
Gauntlet Mk II, Boomerang II
Spitfire IX:
Spitfire IX, Spitfire Va, Spitfire Vb, Spitfire Vc, Spitfire VIII,
Spitfire XVI, Yak-7B, Yak-9D, Yak-9U, Yak-9P, Caudron C.714,
Gladiator Mk I, PZL P.7c, Hudson MkIII, Ventura Mk I
Spitfire XIV:
Spitfire XIV, Spitfire XIVc, Spitfire XXI, Seafire Mk 47, Spitfire
XII, Yak-3, Yak-3P, Yak-3M, Bloch MB 155, Polikarpov I-15,
Polikarpov I-152, Mustang IV
Typhoon:
Typhoon Ib, Typhoon Ia, Defiant Mk I, Tomahawk Mk IA (P40B),
Lavochkin La-5, Lavochkin La-5FN, Curtiss Hawk 75A, A-35B Vengeance,
Hawker Fury II
Tempest:
Tempest V, Tempest VI, Tempest I, Skua Mk II, Kittyhawk Mk IA
(P40E), Sea Fury Mk 10, Lavochkin La-7, Lavochkin La-11, Bloch MB
152, Boeing P-26A
Mosquito:
Mosquito VI, Mosquito IV, Beaufort Mk I, Hornet Mk3, Beaufighter Mk
IF,Petlyakov Pe-2, Petlyakov Pe-3, Potez 630, Potez 631, PZL P.37B
Elk, Wellington Mk I, Tupolev SB-2
Bf109E:
Bf109E3, Bf109B2, Bf109E1, Bf109E4, Bf109E8, Bf109F2, Ki-43 Oscar,
Ki-27 Nate, Macchi C.202, He112B1, He162A2, Bf109Z1, F2A-1 Buffalo
Bf109G :
Bf109F4, Bf109F4/R1, Bf109G6, Bf109G2, Bf109G6/R6, Bf109G10,
Bf109G10/R4, Ki-61-Ia Tony, Ki-61-Ib Tony, Ki-61-II Tony, Macchi
C.205 V, Fiat G.50bis, Dewoitine D.520 (Vichy), Hs 123 A1, Go229A1
Bf109K:
Bf109K4, Bf109K6, Bf109G14, Me163B1, Ta183A1, Ki-44 Tojo, N1K1 Rex,
N1K2 George, Ki-200, Fiat G.55, Ju87B2, Ju87G1, He51B1, MiG-15
Bf110C:
Bf110C4, Bf110F1, Bf110F4, Bf110F4a, Ta154A1, Ar 234B2, Ar 234B6,
He219A7, Ki-45 Nick, Fl-282, F1M2 Pete
Bf110G:
Bf110G2, Bf110G4, Bf110G4/R4, Me410A2, Me410B6, Ju88G7, Ki-46 Dinah,
Ki-96 Toryu, Meridionali Ro58, Me210A1
Me410:
Me410A2, Me210A1, Me410A1, Me410B2/R5, Me410B2/U2, Me410B2/U4,
Me410B6, Hs 129 B2/R2, J1N1-S Gekko, Ki-102 Randy
Fw190A:
Fw190A1, Fw190A4, Fw190A6, Fw190A8, Fw190A8/R1, Fw190A8/R2
Fw190A8/R3, Fw190F8, A6M2 Zero, A6M5 Zero, J2M3 Jack, Macchi C.200,
Reggiane Re.2000, IAR-80b, Fw190TL
Fw190D:
Fw190D9, Fw190D11, Fw190D13, Ta152C2, Ta152H1, Do335A1, Do335B1,
A5M4 Claude, Ki-84 Frank, Ki-100, A6M2 Rufe, J7W1 Shinden, Fiat
CR-32, Fiat CR-42
Me262:
Me262A1, Me262A1/U1, Me262A1/U4, Me262A2, Me262A2/U1, Me262B1/U1,
Nakajima J9N1 Kikka, Nakajima J9N3 Kikka, Ki-201 Karyu
Ju88A:
Ju88A4, Ju88A13, Ju88S2, Do17Z2, Do217J2, Ki-21 Sally, Ki-49 Helen,
P1Y1 Frances, Q1W1 Lorna, Fiat BR.20M Cicogna
Ju88C:
Ju88C6, Ju88G7, Ju88R2, He219A7, Do17Z, Ki-48 Lily, P1Y2-S Kyokko,
SM.81, Ju287
Ju87:
Ju87B, Ju87D, Ju87G, Fw190F8, D3A2 Val, B5N2 Kate, B6N2 Jill, B7A2
Grace, E13A Jake, Breda Ba 65
He111:
He111H2, Ju52/3m, Me323V1, G4M2 Betty, G4M3 Betty, Ki67 Peggy, H6K4
Mavis, SM-79bis
V1:
V1, Okha, Kamikaze Zero, Kamikaze Val
ECA Online or ECAO: (ecao14.zip 19kb)
by JG300x_Wurger aka Hakan Langebro and Charles Gunst.
So you want realism? Try this. Applies new realistic flight models
and gun position corrections (for online use). The ECAOnline was a
try to get standard FMs that all should be used for all online
pilots. Designed by an actual aerospace engineer who is also a
pilot, it is a separate version from ECA, it changes the flight
models even further than ECA did! In ECAO you have exactly the same
amount of aircraft as in the patched EAW v1.2 with the following
exception; The Fw190-A8 that is normally found in the regular EAW
1.2 has been changed so that it is the more nimble FW190-A4 version.
The A8 was predominantly used for Bomber Intercepts, but it lacked
the maneuverability to dog fight. The A4 however was Germany's
premier Focke Wulf dogfighter capable of going Head to Head with the
fabled Spit IXC. Old Versions: ecaonl121.zip 19kb
Newly Created Flight Models for ECAO:
Hakan Langebro (10-31-1999) has created new flight models for Gunst:
We are together putting up a website for the ECA's and the new "ECA
ONLINE" which is a new version with the new flight models. The ECA
ONLINE is going to be a slimmed down version with only the necessary
files for flying online. I am currently beta testing the aircraft
and working on the website. All the aircraft performance are based
upon real flight test data and flight test reports that I have been
able to dig up. I work as an aerospace engineer and fortunately I
have access to alot of reports like these! The ECA ONLINE will be
created for online use and when all players have that add-on (and no
other gun patch etc) the players will be compatible. I have tested
several models together with my beta testers online and it works
just fine, but the trick is that all players will have to use only
this add-on to play. So look out, it will soon be ready. Both
Charles and I are busy professionals that are doing this on our
spare time, so please be patient
The website will show the difference in between the aircraft, such
as roll rates at different speeds, turn rate and turn radius, top
speeds at sea level and at ceiling and best altitude etc. Altogether
it is a very complete package and I have done alot of research to
make it as realistic as possible. I hope you all will use it and
enjoy it online when we release it!!
Completed First Version of ECAO:
Hakan Langebro (11-08-1999) Welcome! Charles Gunst and myself, Hakan
Langebro, have finally completed ECA ONLINE with brand new flight
models. All the flight characteristics changes are explained in
detail on our website. It is an online game only, but you can use
the files for your regular ECA if you want. I did the flight models
and Charles did the weapons.
Beta Testing of ECAO:
Hakan Langebro (??-??-1999)Greetings gentlemen!!! I am glad you like
it. Needless to say, I have devoted the past couple of months (ask
my girlfriend....)to this task and so far from the people that Beta
tested the models and from the feedback I've got, everybody seems to
be very pleased with it!! I think Charles will update coming
versions of ECA (offline) with these models and whenever I find data
on the rest of the aircraft in the game I will change them too. I
will not change any aircraft unless I have sufficient information to
base the changes upon, that would be cheating!! :)
Charles is working on ECA v1.5 which I believe will include some new
aircraft (cant tell which ones....).
Anyway, enjoy and I'll see you all online!
Charles (12-15-1999) I am thinking about putting the ECA Online
flight models into ECA Control Panel, but it will be a big job,
because every aircraft (150+) in ECAPANEL starts from the base
flight model, and then has changes made to it 'on the fly'. Thus,
changing the base flight model involves checking every other flight
model for consequential changes.
ECAO v1.2:
Hakan Langebro (12-13-1999) I didn't do any changes on the Spits
this time in v1.2. I feel they are quite accurate, but most people
flying them think that I have decimated them.....I can see this
happen when you are used to fly the EAW version, but the version in
ECAONLINE has the same turn radius but different roll rates and
stick sensitivity. I felt, from a real pilots point of view, that no
aircraft will fly when you yank the stick all the way back in a
sharp turn, it will undoubtedly stall. The Spit had a very small
margin of stability, which means that it doesn't take much to make
it react to control inputs.
Personally, I think that most aircraft in the game are quite
accurate at this time. I am still trying to figure out some of the
"unknown" parameters in the code...but it is very tough.... I hope
you guys enjoy it!!
V1.3 of ECA Online is finally released:
It took us 4 months and 7 BETA's to finally reach our goals to make
this the most historically and technically accurate add-on to EAW.
FM's are super-realistic in terms of performance. The flight models
were developed, tested, tweaked, tested again, tweaked again, etc.,
for 4 months by the creator of ECAO and a myriad of beta testers,
all in an effort to get the flight models as close to the real-world
flight data for these aircraft as possible. The result is (IMHO) the
most well-researched, historically accurate, balanced set of flight
models yet produced for EAW.
Due to the nature of the EAW code, not ALL the parameters can be
met but this is as close as I think can be achieved to actual best
known aircraft performance. The speeds at sea level and best
altitude should be very close as well as climb rates. The Spitfires
were used as baseline for turn capability and all the other aircraft
were adjusted accordingly. ALL the planes are modeled with their
equivalent of WEP with nearly the same time limit for overheat.
There are certain things that the EAW code will not do. For
example, the performance for the Mustang could not be totally
correctly modeled as the power curve allowed by the EAW code is
linear. The center of gravity shift as fuel is consumed from the
inboard forward tanks is not modeled either. They did try and get
the over all weights, initial climb rates and speeds at various
altitudes correct, though. There are other slight problems as well
with planes such as the Tempest not exhibiting enough speed bleed
when turning or the tendency of that plane's aerilons to "grab" at
stall threshold in a banked turn. He did a pretty good job of that
with the FW190a4, Dora9, and Spits, though.
He found that when you tweak the parameter of one plane it would
change the performance of another and that's why this mod has to be
a stand alone to be properly "calibrated". If you "mix and match"
flight model sets, the baseline reference gets thrown out the
window. Its a pretty simple thing to understand. The integrity of a
set of FMs can be corrupted....
ECAOL v1.3 is really a work of art right now. The recent scrutiny
of the FM code values have found a couple of mistakes (Spitfire Ia
guns and "engine bug") which means there will have to be a
supplemental release.
Hakan has squeezed out so many details and nuances from a limited
code with truly masterful results. Don't dismiss ECAOL1.3 without
fully and objectively evaluating it.
I have released v1.31 of ECAO:
The incorrect muzzle velocities of Spit 1, 14 and FW190A4 have been
corrected, however, I dont have a fix for the engine bug. The engine
bug itself is nothing else than a damage to the engine without any
smoke. Some people may argue this to death and treat it the way they
want, but if that is the only issue for not using ECAO 1.31, well,
then I cant help you...I read a comment here on the Forum regarding
the Typhoon being under modeled in turns. All numbers match however:
climb, Sea level speed, best altitude speed, roll rates etc....That
lack of turn would be very easy to fix by adjusting the pitch
sensitivity in the .flt file.
Note Joystick Settings used for ECAO Testing:
Hakan Langebro used these settings when designing the ECAO flight
models. He uses a Sidewinder FF Pro and uses a Deadzone of 10 (you
can use what you want), with both joystick sensitivity (1.5) and
force feedback "maxed out". Use Flight Sensitivity 1.5 to get the
best performance from the Flight models!
The last version of ECAO v1.4:
by Hakan Langebro and Charles Gunst
teamed up to create the most accurate flight models for all the
original stock planes in EAW. The package is called Enemy Coast
Ahead Online 1.4. The install for ECAO is very easy to install, read
the included read-me text file for instructions.
Procedures for making ECA ONLINE work:
1. Start from scratch. Re-install EAW on your hard drive, or install
a second version.
2. Install the EAW 1.2 patch.
3. Install ECA ONLINE. Extract the zip file to you EAW folder.
4. Do not use any other add-ons, i.e. gun patches etc. Sound packs
are ok. Now you are ready to play!
Manager Programs with ECA Online:
You can switch ECA Online on and off easily with
the eawcm1.11 manager. This
should allow you to switch easily back and forth between ECA
Online and "regular" EAW. As another option, you can download the
"Enabler/Disabler". A great tutorial on how to install it can be
found here: Zemkes_Wolfpack website. This
"Enabler/Disabler" should allow you to switch between up
to four versions of EAW (!) at the click of a mouse button!
ECAO Offline Use:
JWC (12-10-1999) In eca online, the flight models and gun positions
will work in offline mode as well....you can use ECA Online both
over the Internet and during off-line play with no effect on the
flight models or gun positions. Perhaps this will explain more.
The name "ECA Online" is a bit misleading. You can use it whether
you are online (Internet) or offline. ECA Online makes it much
easier to start a game over the Internet if you wish to use flight
models that are more realistic than the EAW originals than it would
be to start an online game with ECA Panel.The file checker in EAW
v1.2 makes it difficult (not impossible, just difficult) to
use Enemy Coast Ahead for on-line play. It's even harder with ECA
Panel (in fact, ECA Panel is what the primary problems stem from.
There's nothing wrong with ECA Panel-----hopefully the following
will explain more without being too confusing to you--it's certainly
confusing to me!!). v1.2 requires ALL players in a game to have
EXACTLY the same flight data or else the game will not launch.
Anytime you open ECA Panel and then start an EAW game, ECA Panel
writes files in your EAW Folder which will cause EAW to use whatever
aircraft are showing in ECA Panel (for instance, if you last used
ECA Panel to fly a German mission in 1942, you might have set all
the aircraft on both sides to the ones that were available in that
time period). If you try to play (on-line) with somebody whose last
game was with EVEN ONE DIFFERENT flight model, your game will not
launch! In order to play with someone who has ECA Panel installed,
you will both have to reset your ECA Panels to ALL the same
aircraft! Trying to get everything straight is a headache with two
people, and sometimes seemingly impossible with 4 or more.
Charles Gunst's Enemy Coast Ahead makes changes even to the
flight and weapons models of the aircraft in the original game (ex.
the Spitfire MkIX in ECA has some changes compared to the Spitfire
MkIX in the original EAW). These changes make the aircraft in ECA
closer to the "real" aircraft than the models in the (original) EAW.
This is especially true for the guns carried on the aircraft: the
original EAW has muzzle velocities that are way too low and rates of
fire that are incorrect, for instance.
Now, as for ECA Online, as I understand this, Hakan Langebro, an
aeronautical engineer, was displeased with the flight models in the
original EAW and modified them to closer reflect reality. He
collaborated with Charles Gunst on some things and produced ECA
Online. The name stems from the fact that the flight models are
different (like Enemy Coast Ahead) but ECA Online does not have the
myriad of aircraft flight models and data that you would get with a
combination of Enemy Coast Ahead and ECA Panel. This means that if
you want to fly online and use flight models that are more realistic
than the ones in the original EAW, ECA Online allows you to do it
while making it much easier to pass the "v1.2 File Checker
Test". ECA Online is simply a collection of files in your EAW
Folder. It makes no difference whether you are online (playing over
the Internet) or playing off-line. The files stay the same.
ECA Online and ECA Control Panel cannot be used
together:
Nothing will happen to either one, except that they each establish a
set of " ***.flt " files and a " Planes.dat " file in your EAW
directory (the folder where eaw.exe is located). Since the .flt
files and the planes.dat will have the same name, the new set of
files (either ECAO or ECA CP) will overwrite the existing set.
Therefore, you can only have one set at a time. To put that another
way, if you have ECA CP vx.x, and the files currently in your EAW
directory are from ECA CP, then when you unzip or copy the ECAO
files into the EAW directory you will probably be prompted about
overwriting existing files. If you choose yes, then ECAO flight
models will be installed. ECAO flight models are easy to replace
with ECA CP: anytime you open ECA Control Panel, it does one of two
things (I can't actually remember which it does, but the effect is
the same!):a) ECA CP overwrites all existing .flt files and the
planes.dat file with data corresponding to the aircraft that are
showing in the 30 selection slots.
b) ECA CP checks the .flt and .dat files and compares the data to
data for the aircraft showing in the 30 selection slots, then
overwrites any files that do not conform to the ECA CP data.
As you can see, the result will be the same: when you open ECA
Control Panel, you will wind up with ECA flight models, no matter
what you currently have in the EAW directory.
ECA Online, of course, does not automatically do this; to replace
existing flight models with ECAO ones, you must unzip or copy the
ECAO flight models into the EAW directory yourself.
ECAO and Multiplay:
ECA Online also uses a completely different set of flight models
from "regular" stock EAW 1.2. In fact, ECAO has a different set of
flight models from ECA! However, things are much less
confusing to set up. This is because there is only one set of flight
models for each of the versions of ECAO. The last version of ECAO is
1.4. If you are going to fly online with ECAO, you must first make
sure everybody in the game has ECAO 1.4. You obviously must also
have ECAO 1.4. That ensures that everybody has the same flight data.
Again, if only one person is flying "regular" EAW 1.2 or is using
ECA Control Panel, then the game will not launch.
Summary of the aircraft used in ECA Online v1.4:
The performance numbers of the aircraft in ECAO are within +/-
2-3%.
All aircraft have received a number of changes to match known
data, i.e. test reports or Manufacturers data.
The aircraft in EAW v1.2 have a number
of errors. Most of them are related to:
1. Speeds at Sea Level
2. Max Speeds at Best altitude
3. Roll rates
4. Climb rates
5. Turn performance
In an effort to correct
these errors, the following aircraft were selected to modify since they
represent the majority of the aircraft flown Online at The Zone or
Kali.
ECA-Online v1.4 have all these changes
implemented.
U.S. AIR FORCE
Manufacturer: Aircraft
type:
Model
designation:
Powerplant:
WEP
system:
Power
output:
Combat
weight in ECAO
Wing
loading
Max
speed at Sea Level:
Top
speed at best altitude:
Initial
climb rate:
Best
altitude:
Ceiling:
Sea
level acceleration, 200-300 mph
Best
roll rate: |
North
American Aviation P-51B
Mustang
P-51B-5-NA
Roll
Royce/Packard Merlin V-1650-3
Higher
boost (higher
manifold pressure)
1380Hp/1590Hp
9129
lbs
39.1
lbs/Sq ft
375mph
455mph
3900ft/min
30000ft
42000ft
TBD
sec
94deg/sec
at 310 mph IAS |
Manufacturer: Aircraft
type:
Model
designation:
Powerplant:
WEP
system:
Power
output:
Combat
weight in ECAO
Wing
loading
Max
speed at Sea Level:
Top
speed at best altitude:
Initial
climb rate:
Best
altitude:
Ceiling:
Sea
level acceleration, 200-300mph
Best
roll rate: |
North
American Aviation P51D
Mustang
P51D-10-NA
Roll
Royce/Packard Merlin V-1650-7
Higher
boost (higher
manifold pressure)
1490Hp/1720Hp
9535lbs
40.8
lbs/Sq ft
375mph
445mph
3900ft/min
25000ft
41000ft
TBD
sec
94deg/sec
at 310 mph IAS |
The
P-51 will always be remembered as the fighter that won the air war in Europe.
The P-51 doesn't have as much punch as the P-47 and isn't as rugged; however,
it's both substantially faster and more maneuverable. The P-51 was a decent
jet-killer, having downed Me-262s in Europe and even a MiG-15 in Korea.
Unmatched
in terms of speed and combat radius, the P-51 can escort bombers all the way to
Berlin. Without drop tanks, the P-51 is reasonably maneuverable, especially at
higher speeds. It bleeds speed pretty quickly in a turning fight, so it should
be used primarily in the hit-and-run role, saving its turning capability to
finish off the adversary at the end of a fight. The P-51D packs a little more
punch, carrying six .50 cal guns compared to the P-51B's four. Additionally, and
possibly more important, the P-51D features a "bubble canopy," greatly
increasing rear visibility.
Manufacturer: Aircraft
type:
Model
designation:
Powerplant:
WEP
system:
Power
output:
Combat
weight in ECAO
Wing
loading
Max
speed at Sea Level:
Top
speed at best altitude:
Initial
climb rate:
Best
altitude:
Ceiling:
Sea
level acceleration, 200-300mph
Best
roll rate: |
Republic
Aircraft P47C
Thunderbolt
P47C-5-RE
Pratt
& Whitney R-2800-63
Water
injection
2000Hp/2300Hp
12649lbs
42.1
lbs/Sq ft
340mph
440mph
28-3300ft/min
30000ft
41000ft
TBD
sec
84deg/sec
at 250mph IAS |
Manufacturer: Aircraft
type:
Model
designation:
Powerplant:
WEP
system:
Power
output:
Gross
weight, no external stores
Wing
loading
Max
speed at Sea Level:
Top
speed at best altitude:
Initial
climb rate:
Best
altitude:
Ceiling:
Sea
level acceleration, 200-300mph
Best
roll rate: |
Republic
Aircraft P47D
Thunderbolt II
P47D-30-RA
Pratt
& Whitney R-2800-59
Water
injection
2000Hp/2600Hp
13225lbs
44.1
lbs/Sq ft
355mph
430mph
3500-3800ft/min
25000ft
44000ft
TBD
sec
84deg/sec
at 250mph IAS |
Although
overshadowed in the annals of history by the P-51, the Republic P-47
Thunderbolt, also known as the "Jug," proved itself time and again in
all theaters of action. The P-47 was built in larger numbers than any other US
fighter in history. From 1942 until the introduction of the P-51, the P-47 was
the US Army's workhorse, performing both air-to-air and air-to-ground sorties.
The
Jug suffers two primary disadvantages. First, its mediocre range limits its
effectiveness as a bomber escort. Late-model P-47Ds, though, can carry three
external fuel tanks, allowing it to escort bombers fairly deep into Germany. The P-47 can absorb an unbelievable amount of damage. By mid-1943, everyone had
come to respect the P-47's ability to bring its pilot home safely. Second, with
eight .50 cal guns, the P-47 packs quite a punch. Third, and finally, the P-47
can dive away from any Luftwaffe opponent. It's perfectly suited for hit-and-run
tactics from high-altitude.
Manufacturer: Aircraft
type:
Model
designation:
Powerplant:
WEP
system:
Power
output:
Gross
weight, no external stores
Wing
loading
Max
speed at Sea Level:
Top
speed at best altitude:
Initial
climb rate:
Best
altitude:
Ceiling:
Sea
level acceleration, 200-300mph
Best
roll rate: |
Lockheed
Aircraft P38H
Lightning
P38H-5-LO
Allison
V-1710-89/91
Higher
boost (higher manifold pressure)
1425Hp/1450Hp
16017lbs
48.8
lbs/Sq ft
335mph
420mph
37003900ft/min
25000ft
41000ft
TBD
sec
77deg/sec
at 290mph IAS |
Manufacturer: Aircraft
type:
Model
designation:
Powerplant:
WEP
system:
Power
output:
Gross
weight, no external stores
Wing
loading
Max
speed at Sea Level:
Top
speed at best altitude:
Initial
climb rate:
Best
altitude:
Ceiling:
Sea
level acceleration, 200-300mph
Best
roll rate: |
Lockheed
Aircraft P38J
Lightning
P38J-15-LO
Allison
V-1710-89/91
Higher
boost (higher manifold pressure)
1425Hp/1610Hp
16686lbs
50.9
lbs/Sq ft
355mph
430mph
4200-4400ft/min
25000ft
44000ft
29sec
110deg/sec
at 410mph IAS |
The
P-38 earned a reputation as a mediocre aircraft in the ETO, a label which has
been attributed to several causes including cold weather operations,
high-altitude icing, and even low-octane fuel. It excelled, however, in the
PTO's warmer weather, where the P-38 generally operated at lower altitudes. The
P-38 served as the Allies' primary long-ranged escort fighter until the
introduction of the P-51.
The
counter-rotating propellers negate engine torque, making for a very stable,
easy-to-fly aircraft. Losing an engine, however, results in an amazing amount of
torque and makes the aircraft extremely difficult to fly. Fortunately, pilots
reported that the aircraft exhibited no substantial problems either turning
toward or away from a dead engine. Further, the P-38 is, quite simply, too fast
for its own good. In a dive, it can reach very high speed very quickly,
resulting in an uncontrollable nose-down attitude. The P-38J features
electrically-actuated "dive flaps" (which helps slow the aircraft) and
hydraulically-boosted controls (which gives the pilot more control).
The
P-38 is a decent dogfighter, and ETO pilots reported it could out maneuver any
Luftwaffe fighter between 18,000 and 31,000 feet, and hold its own against
lower-altitude opponents. Some pilot accounts mention dropping the maneuvering
flaps to improve instantaneous turn performance, although other combat vets
seemed to shun the idea since it increases drag. Although the pilot must be
careful to control speed during a dive, the P-38 is generally fast enough to get
itself out of trouble. It carries a respectable, nose-mounted armament. The
centerline weapons configuration concentrates the firepower on a single point
regardless of range, unlike fighters with wing-mounted guns (which converge at a
range somewhere between 100 and 200 yards).
Royal
Air Force
Manufacturer: Aircraft
type:
Model
designation:
Powerplant:
WEP
system:
Power
output:
Gross
weight, no external stores
Wing
loading
Max
speed at Sea Level:
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climb rate:
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Vickers
Supermarine Aircraft Spitfire
Mk
Ia
Rolls
Royce Merlin II
NA
900Hp
for take off, 1030Hp at 17000ft
5784lbs
24
lbs/Sq ft
300mph
353mph
2550ft/min
20000ft
34700ft
TBD
sec
40deg/sec
at 200mph IAS |
Manufacturer: Aircraft
type:
Model
designation:
Powerplant:
WEP
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Power
output:
Gross
weight, no external stores
Wing
loading
Max
speed at Sea Level:
Top
speed at best altitude:
Initial
climb rate:
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Vickers
Supermarine Aircraft Spitfire
F
Mk IXc
Rolls
Royce Merlin 61
Higher
boost, (higher
manifold pressure)
1565Hp/1710Hp
7400lbs
31
lbs/Sq ft
315mph
409mph
3500ft/min
28000ft
44000ft
TBD
sec
105deg/sec
at 200mph IAS |
Manufacturer: Aircraft
type:
Model
designation:
Powerplant:
WEP
system:
Power
output:
Gross
weight, no external stores
Wing
loading
Max
speed at Sea Level:
Top
speed at best altitude:
Initial
climb rate:
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Sea
level acceleration, 200-300mph
Best
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Vickers
Supermarine Aircraft Spitfire
Mk
XIVe
Rolls
Royce Griffon 65
Higher
boost, (higher manifold pressure)
1820Hp/2050Hp
8500lbs
35.1
lbs/Sq ft
360mph
448mph
4500ft/min
25000ft
44500ft
TBD
sec
105deg/sec
at 200mph IAS |
The
Spitfire was conceived about the time that the importance of speed and climb
rate was being discovered. Subsequently, the early Spitfires were rather slow
with poor climb rates, but (being very light weight) possessed excellent turn
performance.
The
Spitfire Ia and the early Bf109 are well-matched, with the 109 being slightly
faster in level flight and accelerating quicker in a dive. At slow speeds,
however, the Spitfire is much more maneuverable than the 109.
The Spitfire Ia suffers at high altitude, however, with the Bf109E clearly
superior above 20,000 feet. The Spitfire Ia is under armed; its light punch
can't guarantee lethality against targets with self-sealing fuel tanks (such as
the He111 bomber). Further, the Spitfire Ia's carbureted engine will cut out
under negative G, something the fuel-injected Bf109 doesn't have to worry about.
The Spitfire Ia must watch out for high-speed bandits diving from above, and
generally needs to sucker the opponent into a low-speed turning fight.
Turn
performance is good, but being slower meant that the enemy could generally
dictate the terms of the fight, disengaging at will. Subsequently, later
Spitfires added emphasis on speed. The Spitfire IX is generally 20% faster at
all altitudes, accelerates better, and climbs faster than earlier variants. It
can still dominate the low-speed turning fight against a 109, but also has the
option of diving away and escaping a battle. Lastly, the Spitfire IX packs more
punch, carrying two 20mm cannons and four .303cal machine guns.
Faster
German planes, like the Fw190, again called for a faster Spitfire. The Spitfire
XIV, weighing some 8,400 pounds compared to the Spitfire Ia's 5,700, is
substantially faster than the IX, performing better at all altitudes. The XIV
can meet any Luftwaffe fighter on equal terms with the exception of the
significantly-faster Me262 jet.
Manufacturer: Aircraft
type:
Model
designation:
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WEP
system:
Power
output:
Gross
weight, no external stores
Wing
loading
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speed at Sea Level:
Top
speed at best altitude:
Initial
climb rate:
Best
altitude:
Ceiling:
Sea
level acceleration, 200-300mph
Best
roll rate: |
Hawker Aircraft Hurricane
Mk
1
Rolls
Royce Merlin II
NA
900Hp
for take off, 1030Hp at 17000ft
6600lbs
25.6
lbs/Sq ft
285mph
316mph
2400ft/min
16500ft
33000ft
NA
55deg/sec at
225mph IAS |
With over 15,000 Hurricanes built, the
aircraft served on virtually every front; even remaining in front-line service
as a ground-attack aircraft well after production ended. During the Battle of
Britain, the Hurricane downed more Luftwaffe aircraft than any other aircraft
type, accruing over 1,500 confirmed victories.
Despite its record, the Hurricane is
slow, under-powered, maneuvers poorly, and lacks acceleration. The early Bf109s
and Bf110s had little problem contending with the Hurricane. During the Battle
of Britain, the Hurricane's main advantage came from fighting over friendly
territory against opponents operating at the very edge of their combat range. On
the average, though, the Hurricane was outclassed by most of its air-to-air
opponents.
The Hurricane is a relatively stable
aircraft and generally less difficult to fly than the Spitfire. The Hurricane
reaches maximum power between 16,000 to 18,000 feet, but performance falls off
sharply above 18,000 feet. Typically, the Hurricane should engage inbound
bombers while Spitfires engage the escorting Bf109s.
Manufacturer: Aircraft
type:
Model
designation:
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WEP
system:
Power
output:
Gross
weight, no external stores
Wing
loading
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speed at Sea Level:
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speed at best altitude:
Initial
climb rate:
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altitude:
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Hawker Aircraft Typhoon
Mk 1b
Napier Sabre IIA
Higher boost (higher manifold pressure)
2000Hp/2200Hp
11780lbs
42.37
lbs/Sq ft
365mph
412mph
4100ft/min
16500ft
34000ft
TBD
sec
55deg/sec at 250mph IAS |
A
fairly mediocre air-to-air fighter, the Typhoon found fame as an excellent
rocket-firing, ground-attack aircraft. It enjoys excellent low-altitude
performance. Well-armored, it can sustain a lot of damage. Its firepower has
been compared to a broadside volley from a cruiser and is sufficient to
penetrate the most heavily-armored tanks. Don't intentionally take the Typhoon
into air-to-air combat. It's outclassed by all of the later Luftwaffe fighters.
The Typhoon has an inferior climb rate with unsatisfactory high-altitude
performance.
The
Typhoon accelerates well in a dive, reaching speeds around 500 mph, and
subsequently suffering from compressibility problems as the local airflow over
the wing approached the speed of sound. Like the P-38, Typhoon pilots need to
closely monitor their speed in a dive.
Manufacturer: Aircraft
type:
Model
designation:
Powerplant:
WEP
system:
Power
output:
Gross
weight, no external stores
Wing
loading
Max
speed at Sea Level:
Top
speed at best altitude:
Initial
climb rate:
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altitude:
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roll rate: |
Hawker Aircraft Tempest
Mk V
Napier Sabre IIA
Higher boost,
(higher manifold pressure)
2210Hp/2420Hp
11500lbs
38.1
lbs/Sq ft
392mph
435mph
4700ft/min
19000ft
36000ft
TBD
sec
75deg/sec at 250mph IAS |
A
fighter-bomber development from the Typhoon, the Tempest first saw action in
early 1944. As with the Typhoon, the Tempest shouldn't go looking for air-to-air
combat, but can reasonably defend itself should air-to-air combat come looking
for it. Remember to drop any external stores to reduce weight and drag before
entering an aerial battle.
Used
mainly for ground attack, the Tempest is a very fast aircraft, making it an
excellent interceptor against V-1s. Tempest pilots also claimed 20 Me262 kills
in the waning months of the war; since the Tempest isn't nearly as fast as the
German jet, it seems probable that most of the jets were caught at slow speed
during takeoffs or landings.
LUFTWAFFE
Manufacturer: Aircraft
type:
Model
designation:
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WEP
system:
Power
output:
Gross
weight, no external stores
Wing
loading
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speed at Sea Level:
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speed at best altitude:
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climb rate:
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altitude:
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Sea
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Best
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Focke-Wulf Flugzeugbau GmbH FW190
190A4
BMW
801D-2
Higher
boost, (higher manifold pressure)
1700Hp
8569lbs
43.5
lbs/Sq ft
350mph
412mph
4200ft/min
22000ft
37400ft
TBD
sec
165deg/sec at 255mph IAS |
Manufacturer: Aircraft
type:
Model
designation:
Powerplant:
WEP
system:
Power
output:
Gross
weight, no external stores
Wing
loading
Max
speed at Sea Level:
Top
speed at best altitude:
Initial
climb rate:
Best
altitude:
Ceiling:
Sea
level acceleration, 200-300mph
Best
roll rate: |
Focke-Wulf Flugzeugbau GmbH FW190
D9/R22
Junkers Jumo
J213A-2
MW-50 injection
1770Hp, 2440Hp with MW-50
9394lbs
47.7
lbs/Sq ft
392mph
438mph
4200-4400ft/min
19600ft
36400ft
TBD
sec
160deg/sec at 255mph IAS |
In
the late 1930s the Luftwaffe began looking for a replacement for the Bf109
series. The Fw190A series was arguably the best fighter in the Luftwaffe
inventory in the early 1940s and considered by some to have been the best
fighter in the world at that time, earning the name "Butcher Bird."
The Fw190A quickly established dominance over its main adversary, the slower
Spitfire Vb, not by out-turning the nimble RAF aircraft, but by outrunning it.
The
Fw190A4's main advantages are speed, roll rate and firepower, although it
suffered a serious performance degradation above 15,000 feet. The later Fw190D9
model featured an improved power plant that boosted both top speed and
high-altitude performance. Generally, keep the 190 fast and execute hit-and-run
tactics. Typical opponents, especially those at an energy disadvantage, cannot
keep up with or climb with a well-flown Fw190. On the defensive, the Fw190
should utilize its high roll rate to maneuver out of plane from the attacker.
Quickly roll the aircraft 90 to 270 degrees, pull back on the stick, and dive
away from the adversary. The 190 can't turn with most adversaries, but it can
more than hold its own against the Spitfire simply by keeping its energy state
high and staying out of the Spitfire's reach. Don't waste energy, however. The
190 is no match for the Spitfire in the low-speed turning fight.
Manufacturer: Aircraft
type:
Model
designation:
Powerplant:
WEP
system:
Power
output:
Gross
weight, no external stores
Wing
loading
Max
speed at Sea Level:
Top
speed at best altitude:
Initial
climb rate:
Best
altitude:
Ceiling:
Sea
level acceleration, 200-300mph
Best
roll rate: |
Messerschmitt Flugzeugbau
GmbH/
(Bayerische Flugzeugwerke GmbH)
Me/Bf 109
109E-4
Daimler-Benz DB601A
Higher
boost, (higher manifold pressure)
1000Hp, 1175Hp with MW-50
5520lbs
31.7
lbs/Sq ft
310mph
355mph
3100ft/min
16500ft
36100ft
TBD
sec
60deg/sec at 200mph IAS |
Manufacturer: Aircraft
type:
Model
designation:
Powerplant:
WEP
system:
Power
output:
Gross
weight, no external stores
Wing
loading
Max
speed at Sea Level:
Top
speed at best altitude:
Initial
climb rate:
Best
altitude:
Ceiling:
Sea
level acceleration, 200-300mph
Best
roll rate: |
Messerschmitt Flugzeugbau
GmbH/ (Bayerische Flugzeugwerke GmbH)
Me/Bf 109
109G-6/U3
Daimler-Benz DB605ASM
MW-50 injection
1475Hp,
1800Hp with MW-50
6950lbs
40.2
lbs/Sq ft
340mph
412mph
4500ft/min
29500ft
39000ft
TBD
sec
80deg/sec at 200mph IAS |
Manufacturer:
Aircraft
type:
Model
designation:
Powerplant:
WEP
system:
Power
output:
Gross
weight, no external stores
Wing
loading
Max
speed at Sea Level:
Top
speed at best altitude:
Initial
climb rate:
Best
altitude:
Ceiling:
Sea
level acceleration, 200-300mph
Best
roll rate: |
Messerschmitt
Flugzeugbau GmbH/ (Bayerische Flugzeugwerke GmbH)
Me/Bf 109
109K-4
Daimler-Benz DB605
ASCM/DCM
MW-50 injection
1810Hp,
2000Hp with MW-50
6880lbs
39.8
lbs/Sq ft
377mph
452mph
4820ft/min
19685ft
41000ft
TBD
sec
80deg/sec
at 200mph IAS |
The
Bf.109 was the Luftwaffe's benchmark fighter throughout WWII. It first flew in
1937, saw combat during the Spanish Civil War, and some variants remained in
service until the end of the war in 1945.
With
a skilled pilot at the controls, the Bf.109 is a deadly adversary and can hold
its own in most situations. It has good acceleration in a dive, but is somewhat
slower than American contemporaries. Early model 109's are slightly faster than
early model Spitfires. During the Battle of Britain, Luftwaffe pilots
often escaped enemy Spitfires by pushing negative G and diving away. The
early-model Spitfire's carburetor-fed engines will cut out under negative G; the
109's fuel-injected engines will not.
The
109 has an excellent climb rate, and a "climbing spiral" turn can
sometimes be used to lure unwary opponents into a stall. With reasonable turning
performance, the 109 can hold its own in a dogfight, assuming the pilot
practices careful energy management. The Bf.109E-4 clearly outperformed the
Spitfire I above 20,000 feet. At lower altitudes, the Spitfire (especially later
models) will usually best a 109 in a sustained turning fight. The Bf.109E-4 is
the lightest and best turning of the 109 variants. The G-6 carries substantially
more firepower, but sacrificed turn performance for a more powerful engine. The
K-4 has the largest engine of the group, but about the same weight as the G6 and
about the same turn performance.
Manufacturer: Aircraft
type:
Model
designation:
Powerplant:
WEP
system:
Power
output:
Gross
weight, no external stores
Wing
loading
Max
speed at Sea Level:
Top
speed at best altitude:
Initial
climb rate:
Best
altitude:
Ceiling:
Sea
level acceleration, 200-300mph
Best
roll rate: |
Messerschmitt Flugzeugbau GmbH Me 262
262A-1a
Junkers Jumo 004B-1
N/A
1984lbs each
14100lbs
60.2
lbs/Sq ft
514mph
540mph
3900ft/min
19685ft
40000ft
N/A
90deg/sec at 250mph IAS |
Arguably,
the Me262 left behind the greatest legacy of any WWII-era aircraft: the Jet Age.
Entering combat in 1944, the Me262 could outrun anything in the Allied
inventory, including the mighty P-51 Mustang. Unfortunately for the Luftwaffe,
it was too little, too late.
The
Me262A has one primary advantage: speed. It's not very maneuverable at slow
speed and suffers from rather poor acceleration, making it extremely vulnerable
during takeoffs and landings. In fact, by the end of the war, the Luftwaffe
positioned Fw190s and Bf109s over Me262 bases for protection. The Me262 pilot
must climb to altitude and accelerate well outside of the combat arena. In
combat, the Me262 must perform hit-and-run attacks, taking a snapshot, then
extending away from the target and repositioning for a new attack.
Naturally,
flying 500 mph. reduces the length of each attack run. Consequently, there's
less time to aim the guns before the jet goes screaming past the target. The
pilot must resist the urge to turn with his opponent; turning quickly bleeds
speed, leaving the Me262 a sitting duck for the target's wingman. Flying the
Me262 takes great discipline, great patience, and great aim. It takes a lot of
practice to become proficient with the Me262.
Procedures for making ECA ONLINE work:
1. Start from scratch. Re-install EAW on your hard drive, or install
a
second version.
2. Install the EAW 1.2 patch.
3. Install ECA ONLINE. Extract the zip file to you EAW folder.
4. Do not use any other add-ons, i.e. gun patches etc. Sound packs
are ok.
Now you are ready to play!
***Also, check out Philip Pilgrim's Help instructions below for installing the EAW
Configuration Manager made by Johannes Schweidler if you want to use
that with ECAO.
ECAOnline Add-On Support Instructions
by JG300x_Philip (Philip Pilgrim)
Answers:
ECA 1.21 is a very small add-on for the Microprose game European Air
War. (zipped file is only 40k!!) It corrects the flight models and
gun models of the planes. They are now more realistic and fun!
(i.e.: P51's stall less, FW's roll faster ...etc.)
A small application called Configuration Manager created by Johannes
Schweidler that lets you switch between regular old EAW v1.2 and
ECAO with just a button click.
This ECAO "upgrade" does not overwrite any files, nor cause your
current EAW installation to become corrupted. ECAO was created by
Hakan Langebro and Charles Gunst. Hakan is an aerospace engineer and
Charles is a lawyer with a strong interest in WWII airplanes and
software "exploring".
How to Install:
1. Download this file: ECA_Online and the Control Manager if not
included.
2. Extract it into your European Air War directory.
3. Click on the eawcm.exe file to activate the configuration
manager.
4. Click on the middle button: ECAOnline. (note: You must click on
this button the first time you install ECAOnline).
5. Run European Air War and enjoy!
Suggestions:
1. ECAO has more sensitive flight models. It is strongly recommended
that you set your joystick sensitivity lower so that more joystick
travel can be used. For example, my joystick sensitivity was 1.1 in
EAW but I find 0.75 works better in ECAOnline. (important note: the
planes may seem to stall easier if the joystick sensitivity is not
lowered, however once you set the sensitivity correctly, you will
quickly find the new flight dynamics to be a joy to fly.)
2. Once you have ECAOnline installed, test it off-line first. Try
your first game flying your favorite plane. Get the feel of it's
increased sensitivity and new abilities. Adjust your joystick
sensitivity as needed. Also test the Configuration Manager to switch
between EAW 1.2 and ECA Online. You will quickly notice how fast and
easy it is to switch between both, if need be..
3. When hosting a European Air War game on the net with others, be
sure to let everyone know that you are configured to ECA Online. (as
you may know, all players must have the same configuration before
the game will launch)
Troubleshooting:
1. EAWCM.EXE is a Visual Basic Program that assumes certain Visual
Basic .DLL support files are in your windows/system directory.
Sometimes these files are not on your hard drive. If so, attempting
to launch EAWCM.EXE will cause a windows error xxxxx.DLL not found.
You can download the typically missing file Msvbvm50.DLL. Simply
save it in your windows/system directory.
Enemy Coast Ahead - ONLINE Background from the Author:
While trying out different WWII Sims I found a lot of discrepancies
in the flight models. I decided to do my own research and
re-evaluate the data provided by the software programmers. European
Air War is the game that I have focused on since I believe it has
the most potential to be altered and plus the fact that I like the
game layout. I am now associated with Charles Gunst, and together we
have created the ECA ONLINE module which will make online gaming
possible.
Bare in mind that Microprose most probably will not release any more
official updates or
upgrades of European Air War.
We have designed this particular Module for ONLINE use in mind.
(For you Gamers that fly offline you are welcome to use the standard
ECA from Charles Gunst).
Allot of people fly EAW online, me included, and I feel this is the
right thing to do.
Many people are asking questions about the aircraft in the game and
I decided that I would clarify the individual performance and
characteristics of the aircraft used.
I have spent many hours of research and studied the aircraft until I
knew enough to do the changes. (Please check my list of my research references below). Charles has spent a great
deal of time finding out
about the weapons used in the game and all of his findings have been
incorporated in: ECA ONLINE.
With the official v1.2 patch in EAW, the new file checker prevents
starting of the game if the .FLT and .DAT files are different from
each player. So ECA ONLINE can be used as it's a slimmed down
package of the standard ECA for use online. When all users in the game have
this package everybody will be able to play because the file checker
in EAW will agree.
Many of the aircraft in the original EAW are modeled very poorly. I
have done some
substantial research using WARTIME reports, NACA/NASA reports and
other
sources listed at the end of this page. The final result of this research is that the
aircraft that I have modified now have the correct flight
characteristics.
The comparison charts are listed in the links below and you can
clearly see how they
all compare in different flight situations: stall speeds, stall
characteristics etc.
Most interesting to see is the variation in rolling velocity, climb
rate and turn performance, since
these are of essential importance for air combat.
For those of you who are interested, my background is as an
Aerospace Engineer
and I have worked for several different aircraft companies and
projects, ranging
from small 1 and 2 seaters to helicopters and airliners.
I fly online with my Squadron JG300x and my call sign is
JG300x_Wurger.
I have been a pilot for 10 years and I designed my own aircraft in
1992 and I did most of the flight test program myself. I own a Piper
Comanche 180 since 1998.
I learned a lot from doing this research and it has been fun even
though it became more of a major undertaking than I ever thought it
would be. It all started with allot of frustration with the aircraft
in EAW, which in turn led to my research.
Some of the aircraft have been modified quite substantially and
others not as much, depending on their characteristics.
My goal has been to modify the aircraft to match the real flight
characteristics as far as possible. Needless to say, it is very hard
to understand the parameters of the code, but I think the final
result of this exercise came out to be very good.
This is my first attempt on building a website, so please be
patient, updates will follow!
Please e-mail me, Hakan Langebro, on questions of the aircraft and
performance.
Special thanks to Charles Gunst and Paulo Morais for being able to
decode and find out what's behind the files on EAW
and for Jeroen van Soest for designing the EAWAircraftEdit, which
made it possible for me to do my work!
EAW RIP 1.2: (EAWRIP12.zip or EAWRIP1.2.zip 541kb)
by Jim "Wolf" Farmer.
RIP (Realistic In Performance). This was not created by modifying
the flight models of the aircraft. Instead it was created by
correcting other aspects of the aircrafts (weight, wing loading,
fuel, top speed, etc etc.) performance features that have a direct
bearing on how the airplanes actually perform. You have the exact
same aircraft from EAW 1.2 just that they have been tweaked to
reflect the correct configuration for each airframes capabilities.
You will be pleasantly surprised with the way the American aircraft
in particular have been improved with Wolf's corrections to the
performance aspect of the EAW aircraft. Old Versions: EAWRiP.zip
537kb
The RIP Flight Files were created by Jim Farmer of the RIP ladder
tournament in a
effort to have a historically accurate and competitive selection of
aircraft for all Nations for ladder play. The files also concentrate
on engine performance, and do not have the 'engine bug' experienced
with many eca/ecao aircraft. He is not affiliated with any squad,
and was heavily involved with the beta testing of EAW.
RIP PLUS: ONLINE SQUADRON FILES: (RIPplusA4_V12.zip
or RIP+A4NEW.zip or
EAWRIPv1.2plusFW190A4 537kb)
by Jim "Wolf" Farmer.
This is the standard RIP (Realistic In Performance) version with one change. Now includes the
2nd version of the FW190-A4, as opposed to the FW190-A8 in the
ladder files. The corrected
weapons loadout is also used to make the A4 more acceptable for intersquad gameplay,
its similar to the A4 in ECAO and MSA. This was in response to
German Online squads who desired a more nimble dogfighter for online dogfighting.
NOT compatible for ladder play.
Fighter Command Flight Model: (FCFM1_00.zip 21.9kb
or FlightCommandFMv1.00-FCFM1_00.zip 22kb)
by Scorpion aka nvennard.
This is something I put together very fast so it probably still
needs some work. The Germans use ECAO 1.3, the RAF EAW 1.2 and the
USAAF RIP. Guns are the EAW 1.2, damage is the EAW 1.2 increased
(tougher) by 25%.
Messerschmitt Bf 109E-7N Flightmodel:
(Flightmodel_109E7N.zip 1.43kb)
by Jean "JPI" Pigeon.
The E-7/N variant was equipped with the DB 601N engine, which had
1250 hp. Differences to the 109E-4 where the ability to carry a 300
litre droptank and several other little improvements. Armament was
like the BF 109E-4, 2 x 20mm MG/FF and 2 x 7.9mm MG 17.
ME262A-1a Flight Mod plus Low Fuel Mod:
(ME262FLT_PLUS_FuelMod.zip 3.67kb)
by Serb and Max188.
The idea I had was to use the latest refinements and add even more
realistic performace. For example, I did some adjusting to the
throttle rate, so as to give the turbo a much longer response time.
Also, several references indicate that the turbo's max velocity at
sea level was(TAS) 800km, at 6000m was 870km, and at 9000m was at
840km. What I have tried to do was give the turbo more velocity,
while very slightly decreasing the engine drag stability, so as to
reach these velocity numbers in the sim.
Multi Squadron Alliance Pack or MSA Package: (msa.zip
1.59MB)
by Jime Farmer, Hakan Langebro, Charles Gunst, Scorpion.
Custom EAW ENABLER and FLIGHT FILES package. With this package you
only need one install of European Air War instead of four. You will
be able to play with anyone with these package choices at Kali or
the Zone. No more incompatible versions. Contains: EAWRiP.zip ,
ECA_Enable.exe , ecaonl111 zip , ecapanel14.zip , MSVBVM60.DLL
FLIGHT FILE INSTRUCTIONS FOR MULTIPLE FLIGHT DATA VERSIONS ON A
SINGLE EAW INSTALL
Written by J.Savlan, 56FG C.O.
To Install Using Scorpions Enabler Program:
1) Make a new install of EAW v1.2.
2) Now using your Windows file explorer in the \European Air War\ folder -Make new FOLDERs,
These should be within the games main folder.
EAW
ECA.
ECAO
RIP
If you have any more, then create a folder for each and name them
appropriately.
Now you will be putting the various flight data files in the
appropriate folders:
3) First, COPY the default stock FLT.CDF and DATA.CDF files from the main
game folder into the new '\EAW' folder you just made. That puts
the original EAW flight flies in place for the 'Enabler' program to
fetch those files latter.
4) Next, extract the eca-online zip file in your new '\ECAO' folder.
5) Extract the eca and eca control panel files both in the new '\ECA'
folder you created.
6) Extract the EAWRiP.zip file into the new '\RIP 'folder.
OK, NOW ALL YOUR NEW FOLDERS SHOULD HAVE VARIOUS FLIGHT DATA FILES IN THEM.
7) Next, place the msvbvm60.dll file in your C:/windows/system
directory or game folder.
8) Now place the ECA_Enable.exe file into your main game folder (
i.e. "\European Air
War")
9) You can now make a shortcut to ECA Enable program on your desktop, BUT
THIS MAY NOT WORK!! If it doesn't, run it directly from the .exe in
the folder, not a shortcut. When you click on the ECA_Enable
icon you should have a choice of 4 options…..
1.Install ECA Panel"
2 Install ECA Online
3.Install RIP
4.EAW Flight Models
Select which type of flight data online players will be using.
If playing a eca 1.4 panel game,
you will
first use the Enabler to choose 'install eca panel'. Then you
will go to the main game folder ( i.e "\European Air War" ) and hit F5 once to refresh the file
view. You should now see the ecapanel.exe file was moved there. Double click it to bring up the panel and
choose your planes. Then fly online as usual.
NOTE:
I HAVE FOUND THAT AFTER A ECA PANEL GAME, IF YOU TRY TO LOAD A
DIFFERENT GAME (I.E. RIP OR ECAONLINE) YOU WILL GET A ERROR.
THIS HAPPENS IF YOU LEAVE THE ECAPANEL OPEN. IF YOU HAVE
FINISHED FLYING ECA PANEL AND WANT TO TRY ANOTHER FLIGHT CHOICE, YOU
MUST CLOSE THE ENEMY COAST AHEAD PANEL. Hope this makes flying
online easier and more enjoyable.
MSA v1.20 Flight Model Files: (MSA1_20.zip 541kb)
by Jim Farmer, Hakan Langebro, and flight files edited by RAF Scorpion.
This is a
version of RIP and other files adopted (repackaged) by the Multi Squad Alliance.
A combination of what are considered by many to be the best flight
files of all the available packages, RIP 1.2, by Jim Farmer/Wolf-257
files with the addition of the ECA
Online 1.2 FW190A-4 (instead of the A8 version), by Hakan Langebro.
The Fw190A4, which is so loved and familiar to the Luftwaffe fans.
Old Versions: MSA1_10.zip 540kb
Also includes the Me262A
and FW190D-9 as available to fly in 1944 for the Multi Squad
Alliance (MSA) war. It is not
compatible with any other version, but it was designed and tested by
the founding squadrons of the MSA ( 56th Fighter Group, JG26, and
the 1st RAF). All of the aircraft have been tested to be fairly
competitive so that no one nationality has a unfair advantage.
This is an update to the MSA.ZIP above.
To add this file without the complete download, use just the planes.dat
and
install it in your MSA folder.
Enabler Simple Installation Instructions:
1) Begin with new install of EAW.
2) Patch to 1.2
3) Create 3-5 new folders in your EAW folder.
4) Rename these "New Folders" the following:
eaw
eca
ecao
rip
msa
If you have any more, then create a folder for each and name them
appropriately.
5) Find the FLT.CDF and DATA.CDF files in your EAW folder
and COPY them to the new folder named "eaw".
6) Install the ECA-related files in the new folder named "eca" (this
will include "ECA 1.4" and the "ECA Control Panel 2.0", if you want
them both).
7) Install ECA Online to the new folder named "ecao".
Do the same with any other files like RIP and MSA (install to RIP to
the new "rip" folder, etc.)
8) If it's not already there, place the "msvbvm60.dll" file in your
"Windows\System" folder.
9) Place the "Enabler.exe" file in your original EAW folder.
10) Create a shortcut on your desktop for the Enabler.
This should get Scorpions Enabler set up properly with the
appropriate flight data folders.
MSKINMOD: (mskinmod.zip 863kb)
by Paulo Morais.
Multipurpose Skin, Flight/3DModel Replicator. Enables aircraft
alterations like swapping flight characteristics and changing
aircraft roster. (Paulo's work on the structure of EAW is
responsible for making many of the Add-On advances that are listed
on this page possible in the first place!), this utility makes it
possible to swap virtually ANY plane in EAW for another. This
includes skins, flight data, and everything else. You want an FW190D
in two different aircraft slots at the same time? No problem. What?
You want them on
opposing
sides? That can be done too! Like EAW Aircraft Edit, it may be a
little too complicated for a new EAW player, but if you're up to it,
MSKINMOD opens a whole host of possibilities!
a new utility for EAW. This program makes it is possible to fly
sweeps against similar planes (e.g. Finnish Hurricanes vs Soviet
Hurricanes) or to have several different looking, but same planes in
the same game (e.g. LLv34 G-6 with JG5 G-6 fighting against EAF
Spit9 and No609 Spit9). MSKINMOD works both offline and online. In
online use all pilots in the same game have to have the same
configuration loaded
a multipurpose Windows program capable of replicating all or just
some parts of EAW aircraft data from slot to slot. Components from
different aircraft can be mixed, in order to get new aircraft types
or versions. The copy process is fully automated and is controlled
by user editable configuration files. The configuration files can be
easily distributed to insure that everything is consistent and allow
for correct online usage. Many and very different types of
modifications can be easily obtained, from just name or skin changes
to fully featured addons passing through intermediate complexity
modifications like:
- creation of similar aircraft duels (historical or just for fun);
- creation of multiple copies of the same aircraft using different
skins in order to provide visual identification of squad members or
squad cooperation against a common foe.
It is compatible with flight model modifications like ECA online,
ECApanel or 42TPE. It can also be configured to make changing
between this type of EAW modifications a much more easy and safe
process. Some sample configuration files and skins are also
enclosed. They are meant to show what can be done with the program.
You can fly the Me 410, Ju 88 in single missions when using the
MSKINMOD program. Try swapping the Bf 110 C for the Me 410 and the
Bf 110 G for the Ju 88. You will need to get some new skins from
somewhere and also the canopy transparency files from PICPAC to make
it all work. As far as I know this is the easiest way to swap flight
models and 3DZ files.
Using the Mosquito->P38H slot as an example.
(Note: MSKINMOD has a mechanism that tries to make it more
compatible with the concurrent use of other addons. Before applying
any changes it checks for the presence of the files is going to
use/modify in EAW folder. If they are present it is assumed that
fact is known by the user and are meant to be used instead of any
others that needed to be extracted from the original CDF files. You
should try to start from the cleanest EAW configuration possible and
progressively add new data to avoid problems.)
After firing MSKINMOD you enter the configuration editor by
selecting
'Edit Current Configuration' and press Apply.
In the editor select the aircraft slot to change in the list box
named 'Base Type' in this case the P38H is already selected.
In the listbox named 'Flight Model' select MOSQ.
If you want to preserve the British nationality for your Mosquito
you don't need to touch the 'Nationality override' listbox.
In the '3D Model' listbox select MOSQ again.
If you have a new skin for the Mosquito please place the TPC files
in the SKINSM folder. Afterwards you must provide the 4 letters
after the P that identify a particular skin (pMOSQtex.tpc). You can
use the button at the side (the one with 3 dots) to browse another
folder and select the correct name. The 4 letters will be extracted
for you automatically.
Next you must provide in the Edit box named 'On-screen name' the
name you want to be shown. In this case 'Mosquito', 'Mosquito FB VI'
or anything else is OK.
Finally the most important step. To make the changes permanent you
must press the APPLY button at the top of the Dialogue box. Only
after this action the changes are written to the current
configuration file that will be used when you go back to the main
interface and select 'Backup Data and Enable'.
If you plan to use other alternative configurations (Me410 in the
same P38H slot) to avoid loosing the changes I suggest that you
create a copy of the current configuration file by pressing 'Save To
...' and provide a meaningful filename in the old 8.3 format.
V2:
I found there was a bug in MSKINMOD that fortunately only affects
some particular configurations. The fixed version is ready but I
have a problem with the distribution. Right now I am working on a V2
that add the capability of transfering the loadouts configuration
from slot to slot when you choose to transfer the flight model. This
way it will be very easy to use all the non-flyable airplanes in
quick/instant missions without loosing any special loadouts for the
type. I am particularly interested in making possible the use of the
Ju87G in tank-hunting missions.
Pacific 1941 Flight Model Set:
(Pacific1941FlightModelSet.zip 27.8kb)
by Col. Gibbon.
This flight model set contains the .FLT and .DAT files for the
following aircraft: Mitsubishi A5M4 'Claude', Bell P-39C 'Airacobra',
Curtiss P-36A 'Hawk'. The archive also contains correction files for
the guns of the following aircraft:
Consolidated B-24 'Liberator', Boeing B-17 'Flying Fortress', Martin
B-26 'Marauder'.
Planes N'More v1.1: (PlanesNMorev1.1.zip 5.91MB
or planesnmore11.7z 3.90MB)
by Charles Gunst.
allows you access to five new planes plus new additions to gun
settings as well as other tweaks. Now you can fly the Me-410A
Hornisse, Ju-88C, Ju-87 B Stuka, Mosquito Mark VI and the B26 B
Marauder. 6 meg download.
EAWRP or Realism Patch: (EAWrp ??kb
or RealismPatch ??kb)
by Ralf "Knegel" Kraeft and Brian "BPNZ" Purcel.
RP (Realism patch)...Improves the FM and DM models. Most long term EAW virtual pilots know, that the original
stock 1.2 Flight Model (FM)
, damage and gunnery is in most cases
biased in favor of some
allied planes to begin with. It is well known to all who have
followed EAWs modding development that, Knegel with the the help of others
(Most of the best virtual flyers in EAW) input and testing have worked on
balancing the Flight Model (RP's or Realism Patches) performance and
damage model and gunnery characteristics for some 6 + years (started
back in 2001?).
Knegel
has always said that because the EAW system is
imperfect many do not realize that what has been achieved now is
"Balance" of all planes. done so for a more equal level,
it's not perfection of each
plane by itself. It is not perfect and cannot be both for the way EAW was developed with limited data functions available
(physics and FM settings), and that there is no exact science in matching exactly
to the true real life wartime flight performances, etc. which can only be estimated at this
point. Old Versions: EAWrp1.zip 27.9kb , EAWrp1030mm.zip 27.9kb ,
EAWrp22.zip 330kb , EAWrp2.6_00.zip , EAWrp2.6V09s.zip 574kb ,
EAWrp2.6V10_release.zip 694kb , EAWrp3.zip 60.1kb ,
EAWrp3Planes1.zip 8.96kb
A little history about the other popular ECA(O) modified FM's is it was a try to offer FMs/DMs and good weapon setup for
all add-on aircraft that are available for EAW. Knegel says, the amount of
aircraft and the limited knowledge on FM editing back then didn't allow much
accuracy with those FMs. So Knegel decided to do some work on the
FMs himself. The result is his Realism Patch's. It only includes FMs for
the standard EAW planes (plus a few more) but it's FMs are much more
realistic.
...rp1, Version 1, which enhances flight models and weapons, to
create more realistic flight. EAWrp 1.0 / 1.0 30mm added 30mm cannon
to a 109-G6. I was working on a Hitbubblepatch, now i have a good
result to make tests, this patch include: 1. -in different parts
less hitbubbles/poits 2. -more effective Cannons in comparison with
MG´s (a short burst with the 30mm and the fighter before you is only
piece´s) 3. - hits with 800m distance need much better aiming, its
nearly impossible to kill turning planes from 800m(2400ft) 4. -
better tailgunners on close distance, less good on long distance, if
you turn you will get less hits in comparison to strait flying. 5. -
better rollratio of, 190´s, 109´s, Spit14. 6. - less power for
109K4,Spit14, Spit9 7. - improved Convergence cause the MG´s are
closer to the fuselage. 8. - changed best/highest-altitude. 9. -
last but not least, fixing of the 'right-wing-bug', in the default
EAW the left inner winghitbubble is set to the right wing, so it was
more easy to destroy the right wing, now both wings break same
fast/late.
109E4 have less power too, P38, P51, 190A8/D9 have more power. All
FM/engine-changings are really small for now. The Gunnery is more
like in IL2 now but still stable planes, so more fun for me, long
distance kills with big deflection are less easy than in IL2. The
Hit bubbles have nearly the same size like the skin (iam sure there
are still some mistakes), the wingtip is without hit bubble, with
only 2 hit bubbles per wing its not easy to make it most real, but
the wingtip wasn't easy to hit so its a little mistake i think.
...rp1.1, In the EAWrp1.1 the Gun datas and hitpoint datas will
be new (after some tests and long, very interesting discussions in
the EAW-simHQ forums), AND the FM´s will be totaly new. All planes
will be much more heavy so the landing, and the slow-flight-behavior
will be more like real planes, not this glider behavior.
The G6, A8, D9, P47, Spit14 will climb much better. The energy bleed
depends not only in the wing weight, the engine power also influence
the e-bleed now (like it have to be). So the SpitIX will have less
e-lost than the Spit1A, the e-lost relation between Spit1A vs E4 and
SpitIXc vs G6+A8 will be much less cause the higher power of the
German planes. At high alt the Spits will get more advantage cause
the less wing load get more important (less power).
The planes with very less power (1940planes) realy dot have a chance
to get a 1943 plane, cause more realistic speed, acceleration and
specially e-bleed.
In the default EAW the e-bleed is terribly modeled. The E4 vs Spit1A
relation for example is, 7,5 : 4,5(1,66:1) but the wing load
relation of the real planes is ; 31 : 24(1,29:1), and they modeled
the more power of the E4 wrong, cause they forgot that the power
work again the e-bleed, so the relation of the real e-bleed-relation
should be smaller than 1,29:1.
In the default EAW they programmed a much to good acceleration
(better than the Spit9 acceleration) to the E4 to compensate to high
e-bleed, that's why the E4 is climbing that good in a slow climb but
not in a steep climb, while a steep climb i have to use the
elevator, but than the e-bleed kill the speed. In the EAWrp1.1 the
E4 will climb better than the spit while steep climbing, but while a
flat climb with high speed the Spit nearly climb as fast, and the
Spit accelerate nearly same fast while a horizontal flight. The E4
accelerate faster while a dive. All together i hope the FM will be
more that, what i did read about it.
For now the E4, Spit1A, Hurri, 110, SpitIX, G6 and 190A8 are ready
for a test.
...rp2.1 don't have new FM´s, there nearly the default FM´s with
minor changes, only the DM is much more realistic...the v2.6 series
it the latest version with EAWrp2.6V10 being the last version. (v3.0
was an older test which worked offline, rp3.0 and can be combined
use with Paulo Morais and Andy's v1.1PC eaw.exe if you choose to try
the harder A.I, they fly better than humans so its good training.)
The RP series is easiest used within the OAW manager but you can
download them and use the default plane set flight models directly
if you want. In these Realistic Patch's you will find cannons more
effective, and hit bubbles much smaller (you no longer will have the
unreal long distance kills, so you need to get closer and aim better
to get kills, more like the real thing.) It will be much more
balanced and real. In fact, in most cases during dogfights you have
to get within 'close range' and require a 80-90% solution to be
guaranteed a kill!...most real WWII pilots wrote that shooting from
200m was luck, specially to a moving target. 100m was much more
destructive, 50m always was deadly with cannons. 500m kills to a
single engine fighter you can count as luck, but its possible. Get
close, below 120m distance, and give a long shot (maybe 1-2 sec)
then the enemy goes down fast.
If you use EAWrp2.6V9s (used online alot because of the
damagemodel). This FM/DM was made only for screenshots!!
In EAW1.2 we don't have a guns convergence, as result you cant hit a
target with all guns, if they are places far outside of the wing
(most allied planes are like that, in opposite to the german
planes). In real life the guns are adjusted to let the bullet stream
of all guns meet up in a certain distance (by default 350 yard for
US planes, early British planes used around 200 yard). In this
distance the guns was most effective and there was a wide range
where the bullets still did hit the target, though not that centered
anymore. To overcome the missing guns convergence in EAW1.2, I did
introduce a "improved guns convergence" (after a vote), where all
wingmounted guns got shifted toward the fuselage by 30%. The whole
damagemodel of EAWrp2.6 was adjusted to bring credible results with
this improved guns convergence!! The "s" version of EAWrp2.6 only
was released for "screenshots", cause the guns of course was
misplaced and the muzzleflashs on the wrong positions (not important
when you fly the plane). So without the improved guns convergence
the planes with far outside placed guns lose around 40% of the
firepower, cause almost never all guns can hit a target.
Additionally you need to aim with one wing, to hit the the wanted
point (engine/wing root etc). All over this increase the time you
need to stay on target, to get the kill, by around 40%, while you
waste around 40% more bullets what cut down the effective time to
shoot by 40%. Actually the effective time to shoot get reduced much
more, cause you cant get a fast kill, so the enemy, even if
surprised, always will make a difficult target, cause he have the
time to react.
...rp3.0 include new Flightmodels and a Damagemodel which are
based on rp2.0.
The flightmodel´s contain realistic seelevel and high alt speed´s as
far as
i got reliable information.
The initial climbratios are also more realistic than the default EAW
climbratios.
The E-bleed(drag) while turning got changed much.
The dive acceleration is much faster due to a higher weight all
over, so the planes feel
much more heavy and miss the strange gliderbehaviour of the default
EAW1.2 planes.
Most planes can get highspeedstalls, but the spin will come a bit
later than in EAW1.2,
specialy the 109´s will have problems to get a spin, and even if
there is a spin , its a very slow one.
Iam sure there are still many parts which could be better, if you
have ideas or knowledge
about a special flightbehaviour....
The best way to use rp3.0 is in combination with the OAWselector,
the OAWrp3.0zip include the full F4 (OAWrp3.0) folder, the
EAWrp3.0.zip include the full F5 (EAWrp3.0) folder, so
if you already have OAW, you only need to extract the zip into the
OAW directory.
If you wanna use the FM´s without the OAWselector, you need to copy
the *.flt and planes.dat files into the EAW folder (next to the
EAW.exe). You also can use other tool´s, like Stab, Skin´s n More or
the Thememanager to set and reset the FM/DM.
This is the EAWrp3.0 file for off-line play with OAW...
...EAWrp3Planes1.zip...This zip contains 6 additional aircraft
for use with EAWrp3.0. They are the Hurricane IIb, SpitfireVc,
Me109F2, Me109F4, FW190A4 and FW190A8-R8...
OAWrp3.0 is mainly made for online gaming, the fuel burning
ratios are much higher and all US planes are also British, this can
cause problems while campaigns, I will also offer a EAWrp3.0 with
less high fuel burning ratios and US planes only as US planes, so
mainly for campaign players. The rp´s are only made for default
planes, other planes will follow! I know why rp3.0 doesn't work
online. (I had to improve some things with strange settings) Its
because one value, the maximum velocity in flight control data which
EAW uses to calculate the position of the A/C´s while online gaming,
but not while offline gaming. I don't know why the EAW-makers choose
to go this way, but i cant change it fast, cause this value is the
only value in EAWAircraftEdit to change the drag while strait
flying. I still look for a possibility to solve the rp3.0 online
problem, but I need a working program to change the response curves
for that.
OAWselectV3 already is able to use the additional planes. You can
set one of the 6 additional planes into the basic EAWrp3.0-planeset
, or all, like you want. In this way you can fly a 190A4 vs a
SpitIXc, a 109F4 vs a HurriI or HurriII, a 109E4 vs a HurriII etc.
(OAWrp2.1 also have 2 additional planes, the 190A8-R8 and the 109G6
with 30mm.)
The rp3.0-planes have a good realistic behavior, so rp3.0 is a
good base to create new A/C´s in a good relation.
OAWrp2.1 miss such a FM. I think its not worth to work on a other FM
than EAWrp3.0, cause all other FM´s miss some very important parts
of a real FM. The planes are much to light, the typical glider
behavior of all EAW planes (if the engine got disabled) cant get
changed in the default FM´s, it need a total new basic FM setup,
like i made in rp3.0.
About other FM Mods and the RP:
There are so many mistakes in EAW1.2, ECAo, ECA, EAWrp3.0 and
OAWrp2.1, I only can wonder why the EAW community pilots have
accepted this, and why nobody would provide feedback comments from
the resulting mods...The FM/DM should always be in a process to be
made closer to realism (not necessarily to make it more
difficult!!)...
I made these new FM/DM´s in the hope the people use them and
provide feedback and I (or them) could start to make them better and
better, so other simmers see how good the new EAW-FM/DM is and come
back for a revival. I thought if the people see what is possible in
EAW, they would start to improve the FM/DM´s...With the default
EAW1.2, ECAo, ECApanel and EAWrp2.* FM´s we are so far away from
realistic FM´s that we 1st would need to discuss and to find out how
to change the FM´s not which datas are most realistic. For now we
cant make realistic FM´s in a easy way cause we still don't know how
to use all the EAW FM-values in a proper way.
To understand the relation between EAWrp3.0, default 1.2,
EAWrp2.*, ECA and ECAo, you need to know that EAWrp2.*. ECA0,
ECApanel and the default EAW1.2 FM are all very similar, with the
small changes that the different authors made, more or less to
create realistic FM´s, unfortunately they may all share the same
base, specially if they are made out of the same basic FM(slot).
This makes all A/C´s of their FM´s feel very similar in the
behavior, that's why the A6M Zero feels like a FW190, and why the
FW190A4 feels like a SpitIXc (both planes show the exact the same FM
settings in EAWAircraftEdit/EAWae).
EAWrp3.0 is total different, the planes have a total different
basic FM. They can get into high speed stalls, specially close to
the ground you can feel the weight of the plane, the original
'glider behavior' of the stock game is gone. Even EAWrp3.0 for sure
could be much better (if one would have spent more time into it),
However, its a step forward...
Mentioning some of the Performance:
The biggest different between the default EAW1.2 FM/DM and all
EAWrp2.6 versions is that the Spitfires and Hurricanes lost the
incredible small e-bleed while turning (in the old FM they almost
increased speed due to the turn). In the flightmodels I made(EAWrp),
the advantage of the 110C is its speed (specially in a shallow dive)
and stored energy, due to its extraordinary weight (similar like the
P38). As soon as the plane lost all its energy or altitude, its a
sitting duck. The climb is bad, the sustained turn is bad, the roll
is not to bad, but still not better than that of the allied single
engined planes. To shoot down a fighter with an 110c is not easy,
with the extreme guns of the 110G its more easy, still need
patience.
The 110 wasn't the sitting duck some myths wanna make believe.
Its drawback was the poor initial rollratio, poor sustained turn,
poor sustained and the big target size(easy to hit). As result it
was difficult to get a kill and difficult to escape a faster plane.
The P51´s in most EAWrp2.6 versions, but also in most other EAW
FM/DM´s suffer much by the heavy fuelload.
In EAWrp2.6V10, same like in the EAW1.28 FM/DM we disabled the Aux
tank in the fuselage. In real life this tank only got used for long
range escort missions and this fuel got used even before the
droptanks got touched, cause the plane got instable with it. In
flight we cant select the tanks that we want to use 1st and always
if you have droptanks they get used 1st, so the P51´s in most cases
start the fight with full fuselage tanks, resulting in a rather bad
performance, when the Aux tank is available.
Further more in EAW1.2 we cant model WEP in a good way, cause we
only have one static time to overheat for all planes(in EAW1.28 this
did change, so now the planes can have WEP).
Regarding the maneuverability of the P51´s its the other way around
like with the 110C. Only if you use the WW1 like dogfight style, you
will find the P51 to be a bad plane. In real life the P51 wasn't the
best dogfighter, but it always could disengage and it could follow
all evading maneuvers of the enemys, at least long enough to get a
good shot.
The P51 isnt a good climber, neither its a good turner (though
better than the P47D and P38J) and the maneuverability at slow to
medium speed was poor at all (compared to the 109G and FW190A), but
at highspeed(550km/h IAS +) the P561 shine like a bright star. At
this speeds its rollratio overcome the 109´s and at very high speed
its on par with the FW190. Turning at very high speed is possible
and the critical mach is also very high. As higher the P51 fly as
more advantages it will show(specialy over the FW190A).
Of course all this nice features dont count much online, in a 1 vs
1, where people dont want to disengage, specialy not against a plane
with a better climb, but in a mayhem, with 4-16 players, the P51 can
show its potential, cause here its possible to escape and to look
for other targets, same like in a teamfight.
The Me262(the last plane I adjusted) is a really fast plane now
like it was, but the horizontal acceleration in slow flight is poor,
the climb is roundabout 1000m/min with 400-500km/h best climb speed.
The takeoff with the 262 is really fun now. 2/3 Flaps are a must or
the runway will be to short. After the undercarriage was raised, its
necessary to get some speed, then you need to raise 1/3 flaps to get
faster, the plane will fall a bit while the flaps are changing
poistion. After the 262 gets a bit more speed, you can raise the
last 1/3 flaps, the plane will lose alt again, you need to pull the
stick backward. If the 262 reach 300km/h it will get a level flight
so the acceleration will be a bit better and don't stop until
695km/h in see level.
If the 262 is in high alt (above 6000m) the pilot need to look for
the speed and dive angel. Out of max speed (+800km/h) the dive angel
shouldn't be to steep, cause the plane will accelerate very fast
into the compression (950km/h IAS), then the 262 will get into a
steeper dive until 2000-3000m alt, where the speed reduce naturally
by the thick air (only if the power got reduced). A steep dive in
this plane is really dangerous cause the great acceleration due to a
great aerodynamic. But no one have to dive steep in this plane.
I'm not sure about the relation between the different planes,
offline it feel good to me. Since all FM´s need a new flying style
and so much training to get perfect in a special plane, it will need
some time to see how the relation is. 1st we need experts, who can
fly each plane on the edge and which are able to get the best out of
each plane, then we will see if the relations are ok. The climb, max
speed (see level up to max alt) look good, even I didn't do a climb
test for all alt´s in all a planes. I only made many climb test in
planes where I had realistic values (Spit1A + IXc +14, 109E4+ G6+
K4, FW190D9, Hurri). Try the 109 in a stall. The plane nearly
doesn't spin, the 109 has a smooth wide stall, while a spin (red
hud) the plane fall out of the sky with the left wing at 1st, but no
spin. The easy to handle stall is a real advantage!! I'm really
enthusiastic about the possibilities of the EAW-FM´s, even it could
be much better if we had a new EAWAircraftEdit program with all
possible values that are available in the games data.
Note: The last version, v2.6 may have been incorporated into the
Unified OAW manager program...To get german AI to use Cannons more
vs Bombers, As solution EAWrp2.6 include some 'special' 109´s and
190´s to overcome this (without MG). All Me109F/G/K-R6-AI´s use
their wing cannons always if they shoot, same like one 190A8. As
result the bombers get slaughtered if the attackers are larger in
numbers than the bombers. So if you make intercepts, use 190G-R6´s,
the special 190A8 or the Ta152H..."special" 109G and 190A8 partially
solve problem. Unfortunately, there is no special 190D9.
The 190A8-R8 in planeset1 for example have 2 less MG´s, and 2 x
30mm instead of the 20mms in the outer wing, but much more plating
for the Pilot and engine, its only a bit more heavy than the default
190A8 but have a slower initial roll ratio.
Hit bubbles Note: The hit bubbles are reduced , some say by too
much. This made it very difficult to shoot down enemy planes, but
also hard to get shot down, thereby reducing the challenge of making
it through a career in an undead state. Even the wing hit bubbles of
all planes got enhanced a bit (in relation to rp2.0), there isn't
much time to aim with a much plane modded to be faster. You will
have the feeling of extremely fast approaches.
Competition Mod: (TipsCOMPmod.zip 38.5kb)
by Tip aka Tip87th.
Rp , Beta Test....
This started out as an Fm/Dm with the object of being exact flight
models for the original flyable planes in EAW with an eye towards
online flying. What I found through researching the aerial battles
over Europe is that many of the intangibles, which are a necessity
for recreating those scenarios, are exceeding difficult if not
impossible to reproduce within the limitations of our current online
computer play.
In the interest of competitiveness, as well as the enjoyment of
online players of EAW, basically the models now exhibit their
historical performance and idiosyncrasies in a compressed altitude
atmosphere. For aircraft which had better performance at lower
altitudes. That performance has been moved up to higher altitudes.
For aircraft which had better performance at higher altitudes. That
performance has been moved down to lower altitudes. This resulted in
having some of the planes speed performances of approximately 5000
to 6000 ft. as their performance at sea level. The historical climb
rates, which are proving prone to so much speculation and debate,
have been parried somewhat although aircraft which have performance
data suggesting they out climb others continue to do so.
All Flyable Update: (VBH_AF_Update_091207.zip
2.45kb)
by VBH.
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All Flyable: (VBH_AllFlyablesLP2.6S.zip 11.9MB)
by VBH.
This package allows selection of all 29 planeslots online as well as
offline and was derived from Charles Gunst's ECA panel and Knegel's
Rp 2.6. To fly the previously unflyable slots offline....
ORDNANCE MOD
Related Download Links:
-plane-mod-ordnance
Contains 3DZ and Skins and Gun Data mod files.
Gun Pack v1.0: (vipers_gunpack.zip
or VipersGunpackv1.0 529kb)
by Steelviper.
Armament mod-Different armament settings for various planes and more
features. This pack was made to give EAW pilots a more realistic air
combat experience. Battles are now far more furious, harder and will
demand more piloting skill to survive. Explore new tactics and
experience new enemies! Enjoy!
General changes:
-Historical correct gun firing rates and realistical shell
penetration power for both allied and german guns. This means that
battles in EAW are generally quicker,harder and kills are "easier"
to aquire.But you will also quicker run out of ammo!
-Increased firing range for both german and allied bombers. Beware
now, German bombers will defend themselves eagerly now!
-Corrected ammo capacity for some planes.
-Corrected damage values for some planes.
-Corrected maximal velocity from some planes.
-Mosquito was changed to armed fighter variant.
-Made all planes capable of carrying bombs available to choose as
bombers in bombing missions.
-Some german planes feature one or more Ruestsatz(e), which means
additional guns have been mounted to the plane.
Ruestsatze were very common with most german planes and were build
to add additional firepower to the basic design.
German Gun Collection: (EAW GCC11.zip or
GermanGunCollectionv1.1.zip 250kb)
by Christian Mosimann.
adds guns and changes values for the Luftwaffe. It doesn't work with
ECA. Check the readme file for details.
New features for all weapons shipped by German aircraft, given more
realistic ballistics. Old version: EAW GGC10.zip 55kb
A.I. Cannons 2 Patch: (AIcannons2patch.zip 367kb)
by RAF_Roy. Patch created by Ralf "Knegel" Kraeft
AI Cannon patcher.
Gun Patch: (gunpatch.zip or gunpatchv1.zip 5kb)
by Paulo Morais.
Adds heavy cannons to German aircraft. Converts the Fw-190A8 in an
R1 sub variant with 4 MG151 in outboard gondolas, Bf-109G6 to an R6
sub variant with 2 MG151 in outboard gondolas, Me-109K4 to a K6
heavy fighter with 2 MK108 in the wings, Corrects the Bf-110G as it
is described in the manual with the addition of 2 belly MG151s. The
new weapons can be cycled.
To install extract the contents of the zip file to your European Air
War directory. To test the Gun Patch simply run European Air War and
give it a go. You can uninstall the Gun Patch files by deleting the
following files from your European Air War directory; 109g.flt,
109k.flt, 190a.flt, Planes.dat. Not compatible with Enemy Coast
Ahead by Charles Gunst and the Stuka Add-On by Erwin von Helton.
Gun Patch v2: (gunpatch.zip or gunpatchv2.zip
24kb or gunpatchv2.7z 20.1kb)
by Paulo Morais and Pasha
This Gun Patch makes the following changes:
(You may find that the Gun Patch and the Stuka Add-On by Erwin von
Helton will not work together. Not compatible with Enemy Coast Ahead
which also happens to incorporates heavy cannons to German
aircraft).
Converts the Fw-190A8 in an R1 sub variant with 4 MG151 in outboard
gondolas
Bf-109G6 to an R6 sub variant with 2 MG151 in outboard gondolas
Me-109K4 to a K6 heavy fighter with 2 MK108 in the wings
Corrects the Bf-110G as it is described in the manual with the
addition of 2 belly MG151s.
The new weapons can be cycled.
Pasha's Gun Patch is useful since if you want to create
a scenario of 109g's intercepting heavy bombers then the 109g with 3
cannon is probably the most realistic option. The file also
rectifies the error of German armament on the 110g.
The FW190a-series with 6 under-wing cannon is enabled.
Whenever playing any single mission scenario all the FW190s are
carrying this extra armament. (However in real life, the FW190's in
the configuration was quite uncommon). This is especially
true when creating scenarios of fighter vs fighter (when carrying this
extra-armament would put the German fighters at an extreme
disadvantage). This is also the case with both the Bf109g series
and k series.
The FW190 icon identifier still shows as A-4 model The A-4 model is
identified because the actual text labels are in a separate EAW file
called "tartypes.str". This zip, (Pasha's) Gunpatch does not contain this
file. The file has
nothing to do with the *.flt files or the planes.dat file and will
not cause any other issues than a mislabeled plane. You could
theoretically create such a file and rename every aircraft in EAW
with virtually any name you wanted!
Installing Gun Patch:
-Extract the contents of the zip file to your European Air War
directory.
-To test the Gun Patch simply run European Air War and give it a go.
Uninstalling Gun Patch:
-Delete the following files from your European Air War directory;
109g.flt, 109k.flt, 190a.flt, Planes.dat
(Its possible to default to the original armament of 4 cannon
(if it's the A-4 or A-8 series) by deleting all the files from the
zip from the game directory)
Removing just the 'planes.dat' file (which affects the armament,
rate of fire, damage models, etc) will restore German armament to
normal. The *.flt files control most of the actual flight
parameters. Together they comprise the
what is called the entire "flight model" of a particular aircraft in EAW.
Installing the CDF Extractor:
Extract the contents of the zip file to your European Air War
directory.
To run the CDF Extractor go to your EAW directory and run the file
Cdfrw.exe.
(Caution, Making incorrect changes to the CDF files in European Air
War could cause the game to crash.)
Uninstalling the CDF Extractor:
-Delete the following file from your European Air War directory;
Cdfrw.exe.
Hit Bubble Size Mod 50%:
((HitbubbleSizeMod-PACOHB50.zip 28.0kb)
by Paco.
....decreases 50% the hitbubbles size for all planes, flyable and
non-flyable, to get more realistic shooting mode. You have to
improve your gunnery skill and shooting distances, according to some
aces bibliography readings.
PILOT MOD
Related Download Links:
-plane-mod-pilots
T-5 White Chute: (White Parachute ??kb or
parachute_white.zip)
by ??.
airmen's classic chute...
RENDERDISTANCE MOD
Related Download Links:
-plane-mod-renderdistance
Plane Rendering Mod: (rendermod.zip 183kb)
by Max188.
This modification replaces the planes.dat file so that planes are
rendered at higher quality for longer distances. This makes it
easier to identify the type and orientation of the plane at longer
distances. It also increases the distance that planes are visible as
dots. The rendermod is a must for no-icon-gamers, this give EAW a
100Miles advantage...default its maybe 40miles. By default EAW v1.2
replaces the close distance graphic too early with the middle
distance view. You really could see a hard switch from an exact
painted plane to a rough painted plane.
This is most beneficial for those who are running the game at high
resolutions. Included files are compatible with Default EAW,
ECA, ECAO, BoB, 1942 ETO, Pacific Tide, and Midway campaigns.
(Please note that if you use Charles' ECAPanel, his latest version
4.2 incorporates the Plane Rendering Mod.)
EAW has five numbers for each aircraft, in the file PLANES.DAT,
which regulate the distance at which the different 3DZ files are
used. Call these:
Close (uses the detailed F.3Dz)
Medium (uses the medium M.3DZ)
Far (uses the flat-plane S.3DZ)
Line (uses the line T.3DZ)
and Maximum view distances (uses a dot)
The standard EAW numbers are
For small single-engined aircraft (more for larger aircraft):
5,250
15,750
47,250
141,750
680,400
Where 1 EAW unit is 21 feet (don't ask me why).
Using this Plane rendering mod will mean that your PC will have to
use the most-detailed 3DZs for much greater distances. The advantage
will be improved graphics, and a much reduced need for medium- and
long-distance 3DZs. The disadvantage may be a frame-rate reduction,
or possibly even a lock-up...From a quick test it would appear that
this mod gives a decrease in frame rate of around 20-30% from normal
on a old 1.1GHz Athlon Computer with a Ge3Ti200, 256Mb Ram...it will
certainly fix that "half-plane" problem, that we get in the twin and
four engined slots, especially with converted PAW aircraft (I think,
from memory, that the reason for that was that PAW used two
medium-distance 3DZs for twin-engined aircraft, where EAW has only
one)...It also means one less big 3DZ model that modelers have to
make working on new aircraft for these slots.
Plane Rendering Mod2: (rendermod2.zip)
by VonOben.
Has created some planes.dat files like Max188 did but for several additional campaigns,
including Poland 1939, France 1940, Mediterranean 1941, Caucasus
1942, and Tunisian 1942.
EAW Fuel Mod - Includes Plane Rendering Mod:
(combomod.zip or PlaneRenderingFuelMod-combomod.zip 199kb)
by Max188.
EAW models fuel consumption within the game, but the
rates are set so low that you rarely, if ever, need to worry about
fuel levels. Plus, the combat radius ends up being about
double what is indicated in the game. This mod sets the fuel
consumption rate to 1.5 times the default for all planes, including
AI. This makes the game more accurate and adds a new dimension to
the gameplay of managing fuel in a more realistic manner. This mod
also incorporates the Plane Rendering Mod.
Included files are compatible with Default EAW, ECA, ECAO, BoB, 1942
ETO, Pacific Tide, Midway, Poland, France, Mediterranean, Caucasus,
and Tunisian campaigns. Please note that for ECAPanel, you
will need to use the Render Mod -Script- below.
EAW Fuel Mod Script - Includes Plane Rendering Mod:
(comboscr.zip or RenderingFuelModScript-comboscr.zip 5kb)
by Max188.
Modify your own custom planes.dat file. This mod allows you to
customize the fuel consumption rate to make the game more accurate,
and adds a new dimension to the gameplay of managing fuel in a more
realistic manner. Works with both the default planes or ECAPanel.
Also incorporates the Plane Rendering Mod into the script. Be sure
to read the enclosed readme.txt file for important instructions and
fuel guidelines. The script is written to use ASHE hex editor, you
can download a free runtime version.
Fuel & Rendering: (Fuel&Rendering.zip 207kb)
by Max188 and Per "vonOben" Rasmusson.
...
Reflections: (REFLECTIONS.zip 60kb)
by VonBeerhofen aka VBH.
This modification is intended for online gaming using OAW's limited
cockpit views but will work in any configuration. It will give
better visibility for distant planes by replacing the distant wire
model with a flat surfaced one using a blocked skin which will give
the illusion of sunr eflections.
SKINS
Related Download Links:
-plane-skins+
Plane-Skins+ Notes:
- I've sorted each skin by plane type.
- Exterior Canopy Artwork, Spinners and Prop fixes are mixed
in.
- Note that some of the larger Plane "skins" file archives
actually contain an entire Aircraft. This means the skin archive
itself could include all files that make up an airplane;
Cockpits, Wing Views, Flight Model Data Files, 3DZ Models and
Fixes etc.
- The /_misc folder files elude me to where to place them.
Some maybe fine in the misc section like general Pilot artwork
that applies to no specific plane. But the other files need
readmes and placed in the correct skins folder.
- The /_pack folder contains archives with different types of
aircraft, zipped up usually for a single purpose.
Skin Packs
Most skins are available as single downloads. However there are some
that are "packaged" together, specifically for use with a specific
terrain or a campaign. One example would be a pack which is designed
for use with ECA Control Panel's Aircraft. This is when skins become
more of an Aircraft package.
No Mirror
Also be sure to check out the new "No-Mirror" skins. A skin that
doesn't have the lettering reversed on the right side. These are
available for aircraft in the Battle of Britain (however the
aircraft cannot have any capability to carry external ordnance, so
the BoB aircraft in EAW qualify), Also check out Airbuddha's
"Hermann Graf Me109G" German aircraft skins!
Russian Skin Pack: (ecap2rus.zip ??kb)
by Paulo Morais and Charles Gunst.
for the tool MSKINMOD by Paulo Morais, repackaged by Charles Gunst
for ECA 2.0. Re-packaged Russian skins to fit the ECA Control Panel
v2.0 aircraft options where the MiG3 is the Hurricane, the Spitfire
I the LaGG3, and so on.
Repacked Night Planes: (Night.zip 1.6MB)
by Martin Osranek aka Dolfo.
...June 5 2001...Common Features: Hand-picked aircraft skins (and
?3dz?) best suited for night...
Stuka Add-On:
by Erwin von Helton.
An add-on for European Air War that allows you to fly the Stuka
JU-87B1. Most of the work is done for you but you will need to
perform a little hex editing to complete the add-on.
Junkers Ju-52/3m "Tante Ju" Add-on: (?? ??kb)
by Christian Mosimann, Cord Hartmann and Paulo Morais
The Junkers Ju-52/3m "Tante Ju" was the working horse of the
Luftwaffe's air transport and supply squadrons. Designed in the
early 1930s this three-engined aircraft served on all major fronts
during WWII. The Ju-52/3m had its first combat operations during the
Spanish Civil War 1936-1939 as a transport and auxiliary bomber
aircraft. During "Operation Weserübung", the naval and aerial attack
on Norway, German soldiers were flown into the combat area with this
aircraft type.
Later in the war the Ju-52/3m continued to participate in paradrop
operations, for example in the attacks on the Netherlands in 1940
and in "Operation Merkur", the aerial assault on Crete Island in
1941. Its main purpose, however, was to transport ammunition and
supplies. The Ju-52/3m was also used to transport injured soldiers
out of the combat area and served as a personal transport plane for
some German officers as well.
I thought it would be a good idea to include such an important
aircraft into European Air War (EAW) by MicroProse. Using the tools
3DZ!Studio and 3DZ!Converter by Alessandro Borges construction of
the 3D model started in December 2000. During this process, a new
approach to 3DZ model editing was developed and used - Concerted
Action Modeling (CAM).
After the main 3D model was in a state where my own 3DZ editing
abilities reached its limits, Paulo Morais took over to fix the
Rendering Sequence bugs that showed up due to the intense
modifications done to the template Ju-88A 3D model. The public
release features texture skins by Christian Mosimann and my own
provisional attempts at skinning for this bird. I owe both of them
my honest respect and thanks for all the help to make the Ju-52/3m
project become real.
Thanks to all BETA-Testers and have fun with the Junkers Ju-52/3m "Tante
Ju"!
Cord Hartmann
Technical Data:
Junkers Ju-52/3m g4e "Tante Ju" Transport / Auxiliary Bomber
Engines 3x BMW 132 A 9-cylinder radial engine with 725 hp
Wingspan 29.95 m (98 ft 10 in)
Length 19.90 m (65 ft 11 in)
Height 4.50 m (14 ft 30 in)
Top Speed 305 km/h (205 mph)
Ceiling 5500 m (18045 ft)
Range 1300 km (872 miles)
Armament 1x 13mm MG 131 in dorsal lafette
2x 7.92mm MG 151 in side windows
The Files:
Skins, Version 1.1 (June 17th 2001) - for the He-111H Slot
-(Ju52_KFSThorn.zip 135kb)
ZIP package includes the 3D model, the texture skin (Ju-52/3m of
Kampffliegerschule Thorn) and additional installation notes. The
aircraft is also flyable by the player using the add-ons Enemy Coast
Ahead (ECA) and ECA Panel by Charles Gunst.
-(Ju52_Green.zip 131kb)
ZIP package includes the 3D model, the texture skin (Ju-52/3m g7e of
2. Staffel / KGzbV 1) and additional installation notes. The
aircraft is also flyable by the player using the add-ons Enemy Coast
Ahead (ECA) and ECA Panel by Charles Gunst.
-(Ju52_KGzbV1.zip 165kb)
This ZIP package includes the 3D model, the (provisional) texture
skin (Ju-52/3m g4e of 11. Staffel IV / KGzbV 1) and additional
installation notes. The aircraft is also flyable by the player using
the add-ons Enemy Coast Ahead (ECA) and ECA Panel by Charles Gunst.
-(Ju52_KGzbV1_DrabCamo.zip)
This ZIP package includes the 3D model, the (provisional) texture
skin (Ju-52/3m g7e of KGzbV 1) and additional installation notes.
The aircraft is also flyable by the player using the add-ons Enemy
Coast Ahead (ECA) and ECA Panel by Charles Gunst.
-Junkers Ju-52/3m "Tante Ju" SDM 3DZ files
the Military version 1.1 (Ju52_SDMv11mil+.zip 12kb)
the Military version 1.1 no swastika (Ju52_SDMv11mil-.zip 12kb)
the Civilian version 1.1 no tail MG (Ju52_SDMv11civ+.zip 12kb)
the Civilian version 1.1 no tail MG - no swastika
(Ju52_SDMv11civ-.zip 12kb)
These ZIP packages include only the latest short distance 3D model
files, to let you apply updates to downloaded previous versions in a
quick and convenient way. Moreover, there are some alternate
versions to remove the swastika if it offends you, and/or without
the tail MG lafette for civilian or Red Cross versions.
-Junkers Ju-52/3m "Tante Ju" FLT File
Version 1.0 (June 14th 2001) (ju52_flt.zip 1kb)
This ZIP package contains a H111.FLT file to drop into your EAW
folder - in case you are not using the add-ons Enemy Coast Ahead (ECA)
and ECA Panel by Charles Gunst.
-Junkers Ju-52/3m "Tante Ju" Service Pack
Version 1.0 (June 14th 2001) - for the English Version of EAW
(Ju52_ServicePack_v10.zip 485kb)
This experimental ZIP package includes the following modifications
to the original EAW / ECA files:
Ju-52/3m mini picture for Single Mission Parameters and Pilot Career
Squadron selection
Ju-52/3m icon, name label and specifications for the View Objects
menu
The IV / KGzbV "Teufel" replacing the II / KG 53 "Condor" in the
selectable squadrons
New bomb explosion and flak burst sounds converted from Jane's World
War II Fighters
Two more or less Ju-52/3m related desktop icons
-Junkers Ju-52/3m "Tante Ju" Hangar Screen
Version 1.0 (June 14th 2001) (Ju52_Hangar.zip 332kb)
This ZIP package includes the desktop style hangar screen for the
Ju-52/3m in the He-111H slot.
-Junkers Ju-52/3m "Tante Ju" PCX Layout
Version 1.0 (June 17th 2001) (Ju52_PCXillustrated.zip 83kb)
This ZIP package includes an illustrated PCX texture file layout for
the Ju-52/3m for skinner's information.
Flyable Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress Add-on:
(fly_b-17f_pax.zip 1237kb)
by Pretzel.
This mod-pack enables the giant US 4-mot bomber to be player
controlled!
Mistel: (mistel_v10.zip 12kb)
by Charles Gunst and Alessandro Borges.
Allows you to fly a FW-190 / Ju-88 Mistel combination in EAW--- Not
compatible with Enemy Coast Ahead by Charles Gunst.
Henschel Hs 123 A-1 Flt-file V1.0:
(HS123flt.zip 2.25kb)
by Knegel
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3D PLANE MODEL SHAPES
In this section you'll find both modified and new 3D wireframes for
EAW to enhance the original or add all-new aircraft models. This
section should be of particular interest for aircraft skinners and
advanced users. Some of these ZIPs provide sample aircraft skins
that use the new wireframes.
Pacific Air War Plane Models: (PAW3DZ.ZIP or
paw3dz.zip 292kb)
by Charles Gunst.
Contains all the newly available PAW 3D shapes, converted for EAW. I
figured out how to import the wire-frame models from the old sim PAW
so we can now have some Pacific aircraft that really do have the
shape that we are looking for. In fact, not only do these PAW
wire-frames help us out in the Pacific, many of these aircraft are
very close in appearance to aircraft that fought in Europe (the
Ki-84 wire-frame makes an excellent Russian La-5/7, the Ki-61 can be
used for the Italian Macchi C.202/5, etc.) These are very useful if
you're using ECA Control Panel 3.2.
The missing wings problem of the Zero:
is due to the fact that the 3D model is too detailed to use a single
3DZ file. The limit of elements is close to being exceed with the
fuselage by itself.
The missing halves of some twin engined PAW shapes:
is due to different part distributions used in PAW and EAW. The 3D
information is there and is complete but in different places. For
instance 4 engined EAW shapes have their wings in separate files and
the fuselage is inside another. This slots are not fully compatible
with PAW shapes for this reason.
PAW Prop Fixes: (?? ??kb)
by Charles Gunst.
even figured out a way to get rid of those annoying "old-style" (and
ugly) black lines that are supposed to be the propellers of the PAW
aircraft. Charles' add-on files also correct the location of the
hard-points for bombs and/or drop tanks on these aircraft.
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt: (p47n_mod.zip 6 KB)
by Charles Gunst
This is a modified wireframe model to display the N version of the
Thunderbolt.
P47D Paddle Prop: (Paddle-blade prop.zip ??kb)
by Claudio Wilches.
has made a paddle blade prop modification file for the P47D. Just
unzip this 3dz file into your EAW directory, and feel the power of a
Curtis-Electric 13' prop!
Messerschmitt Me-163A Komet: (me163a.zip 187 KB)
by Charles Gunst
The rocket interceptor of the Luftwaffe - for use with ECA Panel.
Gotha Go-229A Nurflügel: (go229a.zip 155 KB)
by Charles Gunst
A projected jet-powered Flying Wing of the Luftwaffe - for use with
ECA Panel.
Dornier Do-335 Pfeil: (do335.zip 172 KB)
by Charles Gunst
A two-prop aircraft of the Luftwaffe - for use with ECA Panel. Two
versions are included.
Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane: (sphu_mod.zip
560 KB)
by Paulo Morais
Paulo has glued cannons to both the Spitfire Mk. I and the Hurricane
Mk. I to give us templates for different versions of these aircraft
types.
Messerschmitt Bf-109E, Focke-Wulf FW-190A and FW-190D:
(100s_mod.zip 526KB)
by Paulo Morais
These aircraft can now carry bomb loads and complete fuselage bands
are now possible when skinning new textures.
Focke-Wulf Ta-152: (ta152_mod.zip 59 KB)
by Paulo Morais.
Paulo has stretched the Dora's wings and extended the fuselage.
These are the wireframes Christian Mosimann has used for his
Ta-152H.
Junkers Ju-87D/G Stuka: (ju87g_mod.zip 55 KB)
by Paulo Morais
Stuka wireframe with eliminated fuselage texture distortion, new
wings and nose.
New weapons and gunpods: (bombs2_mod.zip 22 KB)
by Paulo Morais
This mod-pack unleashes the power of gunpods and other weapons. This
way you can e.g. fly a real D or G anti-tank version of the
Stuka.---Not compatible with Enemy Coast Ahead by Charles Gunst.
Mosquito Mk III: (mosquito.zip 92kb)
skin by: Max188 Improved 3d model provided by Stag and JWC.
This is a De Havilland Mosquito Mk III based loosely on the HT-E
(RR299), a T Mk III which was built at Leavesden between October
1944 and July 1945. It was the last wartime Mosquito flying in the
U.K. when it crashed at Barton Airshow on the 21st July 1996.
LW Drop Tank 1.0:
by Mosi.
...
No Prop Fix Wildcat and Hellcat: (f4noprop.zip
7.16kb and F6noprop.zip 10.2kb)
by Charles Gunst.
No prop fix for Hellcat and Wildcat. A "no prop" version of the F6F
Hellcat 3D shape. The bomb and rocket points have been fixed so that
they appear correctly under the wings.
Major 3DZ Modifications: (LW_3dz.zip 0.8MB)
by Martin Osranek aka Dolfo.
... June 5 2001...include new .3dz files like for the Ju87, the
Bf109s, the Hurricane IIc, etc. ...
Upgraded Me109E (Me109E slot) wireframe: (3dz_me109e.zip
7.46kb)
by Capitán Manduca.
with the following features:
100Kg bomb hard point by Paulo Morais
Radio antenna
Underwing probe Requires TEX/TRA editing
Tropical filter Requires TEX/TRA editing
Smaller svastika
Reshaped tail section
Frontside cockpit windows Requires TEX/TRA editing
Reversible codes Requires TEX/TRA editing
Smaller propeller hub
Upgraded Me109F (Me109G slot) wireframe: (3dz_me109f.zip
18.5kb)
by Capitán Manduca.
with the following features:
Frontside cockpit windows Requires TEX/TRA editing
Radio antenna
Wingtip probe
Lower fuselage antenna (Me109F-0 to F-2 didn't have it)
Underwing radiators
Tropical Air Filter Requires TEX/TRA editing
Reversible or fixed codes Requires TEX/TRA editing
Retractable tail wheel
FIXED Left side nose radiator texture
FIXED Nose radiator height
FIXED Wheel textures
FIXED Tail wheel position
Specific "gustav" model updates not listed.
Upgraded Me109G (Me109G slot) wireframe: (3dz_me109g.zip
18.4kb)
by Capitán Manduca.
with the following features:
Radio antenna
Loop antenna (behind radio antenna) Requires TEX/TRA editing
Wingtip probe
Lower fuselage antenna
Underwing radiators
Tropical Air Filter Requires TEX/TRA editing
Reversible or fixed codes Requires TEX/TRA editing
FIXED Left side nose radiator texture
FIXED Nose radiator height
FIXED Wheel textures
FIXED Tail wheel position
Specific "franz" model updates not listed.
Upgraded above Me109G (Me109G slot): (3dz_me109g_naxos.zip
??kb)
by Capitán Manduca.
with Naxos Radar.
This was a personal request from Hynkel.
Upgraded Me109K (Me109K and Me109G slots) wireframe:
(3dz_me109k.zip 5.48kb)
by Capitán Manduca.
with the following features:
Tail reshaped for "Wooden tall tail" Requires TEX/TRA editing
Underwing radiators Requires TEX/TRA editing
Radio Antenna Requires TEX/TRA editing
D/F Loop antenna Requires TEX/TRA editing
Underwing antenna Requires TEX/TRA editing
Underfuselage antenna
Wingtip probe
Svastika Requires TEX/TRA editing
Reversible codes Requires TEX/TRA editing
Provided in three (3) different files for tail wheel. See readme for
more info.
Upgraded German 300lt droptank wireframe:
(3dz_droptank.zip 5.81kb)
by Capitán Manduca.
with the following features:
Reshaped to be more real
Paintable Requires TEX/TRA editing
Upgraded Heinkel 111 wireframe: (3dz_he111.zip 12.1kb)
by Capitán Manduca.
with the following features:
Transparent svastika square
Upgraded Curtiss P-40D/E Kittyhawk (Tempest Slot) wireframe:
(3dz_kittyhawk.zip ??kb)
by Capitán Manduca.
with the following features:
Wheel doors
Wingtip probe
External view one-wing national marks Requires TEX/TRA editing
Internal view one-wing national marks Requires TEX/TRA editing
Reversible codes Requires TEX/TRA editing
Some minor fixes
See readme for more info. See Cockpit_readme for internal view
changes.
Upgraded Curtiss P-40B/C Tomahawk (Typhoon Slot) wireframe:
(3dz_tomahawk.zip ??kb)
by Capitán Manduca.
with the following features:
Wheel doors
Wingtip probe
External view one-wing national marks Requires TEX/TRA editing
Internal view one-wing national marks Requires TEX/TRA editing
Reversible codes Requires TEX/TRA editing
Some minor fixes
See readme for more info. See Cockpit_readme for internal view
changes.
Upgraded Spitfire Mk.1a (Spit1 or Spit9 Slots) wireframe:
(3dz_spitfire1.zip ??kb)
by Capitán Manduca.
with the following features:
Clipped wings Requires TEX/TRA editing by Paulo Morais
2 x 20mm cannon barrels Requires TEX/TRA editing by Paulo Morais
Hardpoints by Paulo Morais
Radio Antenna
Left wing radiator
Underwing probe Requires TEX/TRA editing
4 x 20mm cannon barrels Requires TEX/TRA editing
These changes cover the Spitfire models Mk.Ia/b, Mk.IIa/b, Mk.Va/b/c
(and LF). See example TRA files.
Several people have created sound add-ons for EAW that are a big
improvement over the standard stock sounds. You'll find new sounds
and sound fixes as well as speech packs.Sounds Notes:
- I re-zipped many of them with 7-zip since 7-zip does a great
job at compressing the uncompressed ADPCM wav sounds, usually
taking 55% off the file size. Again renaming or extending the
name of the archive to take advantage of long file names.
BACKGROUND SOUNDS
Related Download Links:
-sounds-background
Touchdown: (touchdn.zip)
by Bandit.
...
Touchdownv2: (tchdn2.zip)
by Rudy G aka Bandit.
...a new touchdown sound thats sounds like wheels hitting the
brakes...
Chute Sound:
by ?
...
Un-Synchronized Landing Gear: (landingear.zip)
by Safehaven
...
New Belly-Landing sound: (bellyland-new.zip)
by Safehaven
...
Landing On Skis: (ski-landingsound.zip)
by Safehaven
...for your winter Gladiator...
BARRACK RADIO SOUNDS
Related Download Links:
-sounds-barrack-radio
Barracks Music
Need a change from the same old radio music in the barracks?
Want to get a real "period" feel after a mission? Well, then, these
music packs are just the thing! Of course, if you're REALLY into
period music (and especially the immersion factor it offers), you
can check out the "Radio Free EAW" website maintained by 56th
FG_Pharaoh. Here you will find numerous "old" songs that were
popular in World War II, all available for download!
These files provide you with all new barracks
radio music between campaign missions. Unfortunately, you can only
include two of these songs into the game at a time. You'll have to
rename the two files of your choice to either #radio1m.adp or
#radio2m.adp after unzipping, whereas # is A for the American, B for
the British and G for German radio.
New British and American Radio Music:
(AlliedRa.zip 2.5mb)
by Karnak.
...
New German Radio Music: (GermanRadioPack1.zip)
by JG26 Adler.
...
American Barracks Radio Collection:
(radious.zip 2051 KB)
includes Glenn Miller's "In the Mood" and two songs by The Andrews
Sisters
British Barracks Radio Collection:
(radiouk.zip 3538kb)
includes two songs by Vera Lynn and Glenn Miller's "Tuxedo Junction"
German Barracks Radio Collection:
(radiolw.zip 6148 KB)
includes "Lili Marleen", a French chanson and famous German marches
German Barracks Radio Music: (radiomy.zip
2446 KB)
recorded by Cord
This file contains only those new radio music files I recorded
myself - for a faster download
American Speeches Collection:
(JH_American.zip 1206 KB)
collected by Jamie Hamilton.
includes famous broadcasted speeches
British Speeches Collection: (JH_British.zip
1338 KB)
collected by Jamie Hamilton
includes famous broadcasted speeches
German Speeches Collection: (JH_German.zip
918 KB)
collected by Jamie Hamilton
includes famous broadcasted speeches
Russian speech pack Ground controller:
(Russianspeech1_1_Part1.zip Russianspeech1_1_Part2.zip)
by Stephen O'Leary aka Prune.
replaces British voice...
Russian speech pack Bomber Crew Voices:
(Russianspeech2_Part1.zip Russianspeech2_Part2.zip)
by Stephen O'Leary aka Prune.
replaces British voice...
Russian speech pack Wingman: (Russianspeech3_Part1.zip
Russianspeech3_Part2.zip Russianspeech3_Part3.zip
Russianspeech3_Part4.zip)
by Stephen O'Leary aka Prune.
replaces British voice...
Russian speech pack Special:
(Russianspeech1_correctedagain.zip)
by Stephen O'Leary aka Prune.
Corrects v1.0 of pack #1...Converter makes speech packs for US
voice. Full documentation and Russian primer...
MISC SOUNDS
Related Download Links:
-sounds-misc
Meatwater’s EAW SoundPack: (MeatWaterEAWSndv2.5xle.zip
2.39MB)
by Meatwater.
Was basically the first sound pack and is still very popular. This
was back in the year 2000 THE add-on that everybody recommends for
EAW that totally revamp the sounds. Most of us start out with
MeatWater, and then tweak the sounds by experimenting with others as
we go along until we get things sounding like we want them. Since
this is an individual preference, there is an almost infinite number
of combinations!
Available in:
-v1.3 (mw_eaw_13.zip 952kb)
-v2.0 (v20.exe 17MB (17,477kb)) This is the full version with new
radio music and briefings.
-v2.5 patch (mweaw25.exe 639kb) August 1999 Updates v2.0 to v2.5, This means
that you must install 2.0 before you install 2.5. There where some
important changes.
-v2.0LE (3.26MB (3,367kb)) This is a "Light Edition" Version
without the new German briefings and radio music, this can also be
updated to V2.5.
-v2.5xle (mweaw25xle.zip <4MB or
MeatWaterEAWSndv2.5xle.zip 2.39MB) This is the "extended light
edition" version, again without the new German briefings and no
barracks radio music/speeches. Version 2.5 update INCLUDED!
MW Soundpack has rumbling radial and inline engines (flyable,
un-flyable aircraft plus the V1), guns, cannon, rockets and bombs,
new explosions, gear, new engine-failure sounds, new flak-sounds,
new bomb-release sound, new wind-sounds, new bailout sounds, new
touchdown sound, new hydraulics sound, new 'meaner' set of German
briefings (The original stock briefings have been described as
"wimpy") and new radio music.
MeatWater(12-11-1999) Well, first I'd like to thank everyone
who's enjoying my SoundPacks. When talking about the (gun-)sounds in
EAW I would like to draw your attention to another factor that
greatly affects the way a sample sounds once it is put into the sim:
you never have a SINGLE sound playing at the same time - there's the
engines, other aircraft around you, flak bursts etc. It may be easy
to have a wav file that sounds "right", but once put in the game and
tested "on the field" most of the samples I had in the beginning
turned out to sound different (worse). It was very difficult to
create engine samples that would sound good both in formation and
alone - almost lost my mind there. You get all kinds of
phasing-effects, and the sounds have to be "meaty" but still
undistorted. Same with the guns: I had talked to some veterans
including my dad who was a rear gunner on a Ju-87 in Poland and
later in France, and they all said that the engine noise was so darn
loud that some smaller calibers could hardly be heared at all! When
they returned from a mission their ears were totally dull for at
least an hour, and many times had it been very difficult to hear the
radio loud enough. What I'm trying to say is that the sounds in v2.5
of the SoundPack are really the best I could come up with. Before we
start discussing the various gun sounds, we should keep in mind that
the program itself allows only for ONE radial and ONE inline engine
sound for ALL planes. I whish I could have changed THAT.
In Meatwater's Version 1.3 the files are:
snd0009.snd 35.1k Bomb whistle
snd0025.snd 906 bytes .30 cal MG
snd0026.snd 805 bytes .50 cal MG
snd0027.snd 1.03 k 20 mm cannon
snd0028.snd 1.49 k 30 mm cannon
snd0029.snd 34.8 k Rocket launch
snd0050.snd 183 k Gear up/down
snd0051.snd 74.5 k Parachute
snd0052.snd 32.9 k Touchdown
In Meatwater's Version 2.0 the files are:
snd0003.snd 67.8k Flak explosion
snd0004.snd 133k Bomb explosion
snd0009.snd 46k Bomb release whistle
snd0019.snd 45.2k Flak shot
snd0020.snd 37.6k Flak hit
snd0022.snd 128k Plane explosion
snd0023.snd 115k " "
snd0025.snd 3.34k .30 cal MG
snd0026.snd 4.36k .50 cal MG
snd0027.snd 5.19k 20 mm cannon
snd0028.snd 6.05k 30 mm cannon
snd0029.snd 77.4 k Rocket launch
snd0030.snd 233k startup Radial engine
snd0031.snd 319k " P51/109 "
snd0034.snd 234k Startup In-line engine
snd0035.snd 114k "190/P47 "
snd0038.snd 80.2k start Me-262 engine
snd0039.snd 247k " "
snd0042.snd 118k Other engines
snd0043.snd 69k Bomber engines allied
snd0044.snd 184k V-1 engine
snd0047.snd 292k Engine failure
snd0050.snd 183k Gear up/down
snd0052.snd 32.9 k Touchdown
grb_031.snd and gbrf.cdf 8963k German briefing
aradio1m.adp and aradio2m.adp } American Radio music
bradio1m.adp and bradio2m.adp }5691k British Radio music
gradio1m.adp and gradio2m.adp } German Radio music (incl Lilli
Marlene)
There are other sounds available, although few replace ALL the
sounds like the MeatWater Soundpack for EAW! However, you should
feel free to try any sounds you come across for EAW. Only you can
tell if you like them or not! There are many other specific sounds
out there that you can mix with MeatWater's version. You can
eventually build your own collection later on with individual sounds
that you prefer.
Installing:
If you decide to install MeatWater's Sound Pack (recommended as one
of the basic sound upgrades), simply double-click the EXE file -
this sound pack has its own installer program. You will only need to
point to your EAW directory once and you're DONE. (MeatWater's Sound
Pack has its own un-install program in the Windows Control
Panel\Software).
To Remove The German Briefings in MeatWater's v2.0 Sound Pack:
If you come to dislike the German Voice in MW full pack. Delete the
files grb_031.snd and the Grbrief.cdf from your eaw main directory.
After that, copy the original Grbrief.cdf from your EAW CD-ROM
there. That will change sounds back to the original stock, or just
get the v2.5xle version.
Serb's Complete Hi-Fi Sounds Package: (SerbSound.zip 2.03MB
or SerbSound1.zip , SerbSound2.zip , SerbSound3.zip)
by Michael 'Serb' Suzic.
Some other very good sounds that are preferred by many people of
engine sounds, gun sounds, and other sound effects...(converted from
CFS2 and WW2F) I have combined all three parts of Serb's Sounds into
one 'mutha' package. Including sounds for landing gear, parachute
opening, stall and rumble, bullet/cannon hits, riccochets, aircraft
explosions, bomb explosions, aircraft crashes, and bomb drop and
whistle. Many of these are in living stereo, and all retain their
high sampling rate. Also includes the gun sounds package. Dig it. (I
have taken care not to make everything stereo, but I have kept a
hi-fi stereo image for those sounds that occur when in cockpit view.
I think you will like the new flak sample I converted this morning,
increasing the dB level by 100% to give it an impact! Also, there
are new stall/rumble sounds and gear-to-ground impact
sounds...Double_Dwn did great job of converting the firing gun
sounds a while back, so I have not converted any for these packages.
Cord also has a great collection..those sounds that occurs in 'less
sonic demanding' times have been captured in stereo.)
Sound Collection: (sounds_luke.zip or new
EAW sounds.zip 398kb)
by Luke Blackbeard.
Contains several new sounds for EAW collected from various sources.
New gun/cannon sounds and engines.
Sounds Collection: (JR_Sounds.zip 368kb)
by James Richards.
This new collection of sounds that he has assembled with the help of
other EAW fans. Includes new .50 cal MG, inline engine + startup and
German bombers sounds. The first one (snd0035.snd) is an engine
sound from an actual 109g (but it replaces all inlines in EAW) The
second sound (snd0042.snd) is an engine sound from a Mosquito. Twin
engine bomber sound for EAW (He111, Ju88, B26, etc.)
Max188's collection of the sounds:
by Max188.
A combination of sounds from both Meatwater and Serb, as well as a
few adapted from other sources.
Cord's Sounds: (sounds.zip 3503kb)
by Cord Hartmann
I've had problems with Meatwater's sounds (for my taste) with too
loud exterior volume. It was so loud and distorted that I couldn't
even hear the radio transmissions anymore. So I decreased the volume
of most sounds to solve this problem (many players like what he has
done). Distortion and too loud exterior volume fixed, radio
transmissions hearable again. I did not like some of the sounds
included and changed them (using various files - some are recorded
by myself, some are from other guys, some are swapped to match
another sound effect). Now includes a new radial engine sound for
the FW-190a and the Thunderbolts.
Concerning my Sound Pack Upgrade: The base for the files included in
the ZIP are MeatWater's sounds and some I got from EAW sites all
over the net (I guess one of them was Bandit's, new cool FlaK
sounds).
The main intention to upload this was the following: On my system
(with Soundblaster AWE 32) MeatWater's sounds were far too loud and
even distorted, and this could not be changed with the volume
settings. I couldn't even understand the radio transmissions while
in an exterior view any more. So I decreased the volume of most
files (engine sounds mostly) so that they'd match the "interior
volume" and radio transmissions could be heard again.
Second point: I did not like the weak .50cal sound (I guess they
were changed since an earlier version of meatwater's), and swapped
the MG sound over. Same with the German bomber engines, they got the
same file as the American bombers (yeah, maybe a bit too powerful,
but I like it better this way. God save Pratt & Whitney! :)
Finally, I extracted the sound files one can hear in the hangar
with the FW-190a from EAW, edited them to match the others in
volume, and set those up as a new radial engine sound for in-game
flight. I also like this one better than MeatWater's solution.
DD Sounds: (DDsound.zip 157kb or DD_Snds.ZIP
157kb)
by Brian Cardoza aka Double Down.
The 50 cal and 20 mm sounds are conversions of CFS2 default sounds.
I used them because I felt that they captured
the sound of those two weapons very effectively. (I didn't change
those CFS2 guns sounds at all btw) I also included some new
bullet/cannon damage sounds. The small caliber damage effect is
taken from CFS2 while the large caliber damage effect was produced
by myself. (I really like the way the large caliber damage sound
works...I am especially proud of that sound because I made it from
scratch. I'll give away my secret. All I did was to record a wav
file of me throwing a bunch of nuts and bolts as hard as possible
against a cookie sheet. Then I edited and ran it through some
filters.) I also included a new rotary engine sound. The original
wav was recorded by Schatten and converted to a snd file by
Stanley99. I edited the sound just a bit in order to remove some of
the hiss and crackle that was in the original. Old version:
DDSnds.ZIP 143kb
DD Extra Sounds: (DDSnd2.ZIP 14kb)
by Brian Cardoza aka Double Down.
30mm and Jet Sound. Once again I have converted a gun sound from
CFS2 for use in EAW. I converted the 30mm for use in the game and
think it sounds pretty good. I also made a new jet engine sound for
the Me262. This sound is
a combination of jet engine sounds originally used in Mig-Alley.
Engines and Things Part1: (?? ??kb)
by Migge.
16 bit stereo Radial engines BMW108/Prat and Whitneys/Proto inline
files. 16 bit Stereo Gun and Effects sounds.
New Plane Crash Sounds and Radial Engine Update:
(soundsfix.zip 1334 KB)
by Cord Hartmann.
This ZIP file is for those of you that already downloaded my sound
files collection. To prevent another time-consuming big download for
you, I packed the updated radial engine sound (lower pitch) together
with cool all-new plane crash sounds. Of course these files also
work if you don't have my sound files collection, simply unzip the
included SND files to your EAW main directory to install.
Well, I'm also not quite content with the radial engine sounds. Yet
I like this one better than MeatWaters...My new radial engine sound
is originally the one you hear in the hangar in EAW with the FW-190a
in it before starting a mission. I did some editing to this sound,
but as I said, it still doesn't satisfy. The problem here is to get
a good source to work with, as I don't have a Sternmotor powered
WWII kite in my garden (who has, anyway?).
New Sounds: (EAW_snds.zip 240kb)
by Pasha.
...I got motor sounds from a Smithsonian collection, and another
from a stereo recording of a Mustang cockpit in flight. I did make
an explosion sound, not sure if it's in that zip...a small
collection of sounds (6)...The engine noises were, I believe,
recorded by Pasha at an airshow and converted to EAW's SND format.
One of the sounds replaces the inline engine sound in EAW
(SND0035.SND). This was recorded from the cockpit of a real P-51
Mustang (Merlin engine) at 38 lbs. of manifold pressure. The radial
engine sound was taken from a real P-47 Thunderbolt at run-up...
Flak Sound: (flak.zip 21.1kb)
by Bandit.
Booming. Many players report that they especially like what he has
done with the flak sounds.
Flak Hits Sound: (flakht.zip 22.3kb)
by Bandit.
Booming. Many players report that they especially like what he has
done with the flak sounds.
Flak Hi-Fidelity Sound File: (SerbFlak.zip)
by Michael 'Serb' Suzic.
Gives EAW a much more aggressive flak sound, lethal punch, similar
to that of the game B-17 II.
Flak Sound:
by JS.
it is a real sample and has been left the way it should sound.
New Bomb, Flak and V1 Sound:
Dallas 'Pathfinder' Parrott
...
Flak and 30mm: (???? ???)
by Relent?
Mex_Band Flak...Now there's some flak sounds. Damn neared jumped out
of my chair. I don't ignore the flak anymore. The explosions shake
my desk. Highly recommend it....I didn't like the 30mm sound so I
put meatwater's file back in. The flak sound is great though...
“Screamin' Demons Over Europe”: (???? ??kb)
Donster and Stanley99.
have converted MeatWater's Soundpack designed for the SDOE game to
be used by EAW! Apparently MeatWater's talents improved to use his
newer sounds from a newer game.
Jane's WWII Fighters Sounds for EAW 1.0: (wwiifsnd.zip
360 KB)
by Cord Hartmann.
This ZIP file contains some in-game sounds from Jane's WWII Fighters
converted for use in EAW.
Jane's WWII Fighters Sounds for EAW 1.2: (wwiifsnd.zip
422 KB)
by Cord Hartmann.
This ZIP file contains some in-game sounds from Jane's WWII Fighters
converted for use in EAW.
PLANE ENGINE SOUNDS
Related Download Links:
-sounds-plane-engine
CFS Engine Sounds for EAW: (eawsnd.zip 1412kb)
Converted by ?stenerik?
The Focke-Wulf fw 190A engine sound is the radial engine. ME Bf109
engine sound represent the inline engine sound.
CFS Hurricane Engine: (inline.zip 942kb)
Converted by ?stenerik?
Hurricane CFS inline engine sound.
New Merlin Engine Sound: (???? ??kb)
by JS.
it is a real sample and has been left the way it should sound.
MeJet Engines: (262eng.zip ??kb)
by Bandit.
...
Fighter Engines: (Engine1.zip ??kb)
by Bandit.
190a//P47...
Allied Bomber Engine: (bomber.zip ??kb)
by Bandit.
...
Allied Bomber Engine v2: (Snd43.zip ??kb)
by Bandit.
...
B-17 High Fidelity High Frequency Sound File: (regular
NewB17SerbSound.zip and louder LouderB17SerbSound.zip)
by Michael 'Serb' Suzic.
Here's a file for all the true B-17 fans. This is a 44100 kHz
frequency sample of the Flying Fortress in B-172 "The Mighty
Eighth". I truly believe this captures the beauty of the
sample.
BF109 High Fidelity High Frequency Sound File:
(B172109SerbSound.zip 1.3M)
by Michael 'Serb' Suzic.
Here's are two files for all the Bf 109 fans. This is a 44100 kHz
frequency sample of the Gustav in B-172 "The Mighty Eighth".
Includes the startup sound.
B-26 High Fidelity Sound File: (B26Sound.zip)
by Michael 'Serb' Suzic.
Here's a file for all the B-26 fans. Thanks to Cord for the source!
EAW uses the same file for all two-engine bombers, so this file will
work with all similar aircraft.
P-47 High Fidelity Stereo Sound Files: (P47Sound.zip)
by Michael 'Serb' Suzic.
Updated to match the volume of other single-engine aircraft. (I
converted the stereo sounds for the CFS2 Hellcat's radial engines
for use as the P-47 sounds in EAW. They retain their same sampling
frequency and stereo image...)
FW190A High Fidelity Stereo sound Files: (FW190Sound.zip)
by Michael 'Serb' Suzic.
Here's another radial sound, which has a great 'growl', seemingly
appropriate for the 190A. Updated to match the volume of other
single-engine aircraft. (I converted the stereo sounds for the CFS2
Hellcat's radial engines for use as the Fw 190 sounds in EAW. They
retain their same sampling frequency and stereo image...)
P-51 High Fidelity Stereo Sound Files Package:
(SerbP51Sound.zip)
by Michael 'Serb' Suzic.
This is a completely new Merlin Mustang sound package I made from
digital recordings of a real P-51, with the stereo mics recording in
the open cockpit. The sample is taken when the engine was at
2000-2500 rpm. I'm proud of this one, and I hope you dig it!
P-51 High Fidelity Stereo Sound Files Alternative Package:
(P-51Sound.zip)
by Michael 'Serb' Suzic.
Merlin engine hi-fi stereo samples, officially inspected, approved
and endorsed by JG300_Blitzer! I'm not sure of the original source
of these samples, but several visitors have emailed me stating that
it sounds very much like the "airshow ambience" of the Mustang.
Newly remastered by Holy Smoke.
B-17 High Fidelity Sound File: (B17Sound.zip)
by Michael 'Serb' Suzic.
B-24 High Fidelity Sound File: (B24Sound.zip)
by Michael 'Serb' Suzic.
He111/Ju-52 High Fidelity Sound File: (He111Ju52Sound.zip)
by Michael 'Serb' Suzic.
A groovy match for Cord's 'Tante Ju' release!
New Sound for the V-1 buzz bomb: (jh_v1.zip 250kb)
by Jamie Hamilton.
A great new sound for the V-1.
Engine Sputter:
by Safehaven
...
New Gun and Engine: (new EAW sounds.zip 398kb)
by Luke Blackbeard.
...gun and engine sounds
PLANE GUNS SOUNDS
Related Download Links:
-sounds-plane-guns
Gun Sounds Package: (SerbGuns.zip ??kb)
by Michael 'Serb' Suzic.
Originally converted by Double_Dwn. You'll see a great improvement
for the standard EAW sounds, including the exterior view gun action
during bomber interception.
Rocket Launch: (roktlaun.zip ??kb)
by Bandit.
...
30mm: (30mm.zip ??kb)
by Bandit.
...
30mmv2: (30mm2.zip ??kb)
by Bandit.
...
50 cal: (Snd26.zip ??kb)
by Bandit.
...
20mm Cannon: (???? ??kb)
by JS.
...
50 cal: (???? ??kb)
by JS.
...
303 cal: (???? ??kb)
by JS.
...
PLANE RADIO SOUNDS
Related Download Links:
-sounds-plane-radio
Scratchy Radio Messages
Have you ever noticed how your ground controller seems to be sitting
next to you in the cockpit? Not any more! Added to the sounds where
interference and static to most of these. These new 'touched up'
sounds are what help provide great immersion!
Scratchy German ground controller:
By Migge (Mikko Kosonen).
Has done an excellent "scratchy, distant" German controller. After
you download it, you will have a zip file that contains the new
German speech files and also new radial engine sounds. Remember that
if you unzip directly to the EAW folder, you will not only add the
German ground controller, but also replace your current radial
engine sounds with the new BMW engine for Fw190. If you want to add
the new German ground controller messages but not the new engine
sounds, then you will have to unzip to a different folder and then
copy the Ground Controller sounds only to the EAW folder. The engine
sounds will be named similar to this: SND0035.SND.
Scratchy US Speechpak: (usspeech1v1_1.zip 750kb,
usspeech2v1_1.zip 790kb, usspeech3v1_1part1.zip 870kb,
usspeech3v1_1part2.zip 1mb, usspeech4v1_1part1.zip 850kb,
usspeech4v1_1part2.zip 1mb, usspeech5v1_1part1.zip 900kb,
usspeech5v1_1part2.zip 1mb, usspeechpacific.zip 160kb)
by Lt. Toad.
Ground Control, Bombers, Wingman, US Speech Pacific Update...Unzip
these files to your EAW folder and play.
To uninstall, delete the US*.SND files from your EAW folder.
Scratchy British Speech Packs: (brit-speech1.zip to
brit-speech5.zip and brit-speechu.zip)
by -E.
Made an entire set of scratchy radio messages for the British ground
controller messages. (Also included are British and German all
wing-man and squadron messages and messages from bomber units as
well), Sounds have an annoying electronic screech and warbling noise
in the background. It sounds a lot more like listening to a
scratchy, static-filled radio message than the crystal-clear digital
broadcast that out of the box EAW comes with! In short, better
immersion. (the entire British speech pack
consists of 6 separate downloads) and the includes the rest of the German radio
speech. The first five are for EVERY British radio message in EAW.
The sixth speech pack, replaces some of the files in the first 5 and
eliminates "I'm Winchester" and may also get rid of those bombers'
call of "Where are you guys.....?".
Scratchy British Voices for Pacific Update: (brit-speechp.zip
??kb)
by -E.
Brit Speech Pacific Update (Update for Speech Pks 2-5)(Install after
packs 1-5!)(w/n conflict w/Update v2)
Scratchy German Voices for East Update: (germ-speeche.zip
??kb)
by -E.
German Speech East Update (Update for Speech Pks 2-5)(Install after
packs 2-5!)
Scratchy German Speech Pack: (germ-speech2.zip to
germ-speech5.zip ??kb)
by Migge.
Bombers and Wingmen...
RAF speech pack: (Crackly_tallyhos.zip)
by Stephen O'Leary aka Prune.
a "crackly" version of Mike Heath's clever "Tally ho, bandits!"
calls for the RAF. This version is based on -E's crackly radio
speech files.
Japanese Speech Pack: (JapSpeech.zip 7,979kb)
by Jamie Richards, voice of Dr. Yusuke Marikawa.
this is terrific if you're going to fly the Japanese aircraft in ECA
Control Panel! It replaces the German radio messages with Japanese
ones! This Japanese Speech Pack replaces the German radio
transmissions of the ground controllers, bombers, and fighters with
Japanese. The mission briefings remain unchanged. The in-flight
subtitles and radio transmission menu are also changed to fit the
Japanese speech. In addition the ranks of the pilots are changed
from German to the Japanese equivalents. This is an absolute must
for all you Pacific Theater pilots out there... the zip archive
comes with a lot of new SND files and some other files with e. g.
Japanese names. Please refer to the included README.TXT for
additional information and complete install/uninstall information.
old version: JapSpeech10.zip
"No German" Radio Chatter / Fix for the Pacific Theatre:
(bandits.zip 495kb)
by RRF.
If you try to play as an Allied pilot against a "non-German" enemy
(whether it's Japan, Italy, or whoever!), it can be an
immersion-destroyer to keep hearing radio calls of "German
fighters!", "long-nosed 190's!" and other similar things. In
addition, you see these words across the bottom of your screen. But
now EAW Forum member
RRF
has developed this patch which replaces these radio calls and text
strings with more generic ones like "Enemy fighters" and "Bandits!".
It replaces these calls in the both the American and British speech
files and text strings. Another fabulous add-on for keeping up the
immersion factor!
"Modified" Radio Speech Packs
These eliminate some of the more annoying radio messages and
particularly gets rid of the historically inaccurate British message
of "I'm Winchester" (which historically we believe is a modern jet
pilot term which was not used in World War II, and certainly not in
the RAF!). I think that the latest version of -E's Scratchy British
Radio Pack also eliminates this annoying pronouncement.
Radio Fix v1.1: (RADIOFIX.ZIP 201kb)
by Cord.
These files correct the following errors in the original EAW radio
transmissions:
- The term "I've gone Winchester" was invented after World War II,
and it is not indicating the loss of MG / cannon ammunition but of
external weapons like rockets. This was misused in EAW and the
"Winchester"-files have been replaced by the original "I'm out of
ammo" sound files of EAW for both the USAAF and the RAF.
- All German radio transmission sound files containing the words
"okay" or "mayday" have been corrected by cutting those out of the
files. Although those words sure are common today in the German
language, too, they were never ever used during World War II.
To install, please copy all files with the ending SND included in
RADIOFIX.ZIP into your EAW main directory (it's the one with the
EAW.EXE on your HD). To uninstall, simply delete all of the
following files out of your EAW main directory....
WINGMAN Eliminator: (WingKiller.zip ??)
by PapaRomeo.
This package eliminates all of the “warnings” from your AI wingmen.
No longer will invisible wingmen incessantly call out “Two O’Clock
Low” “Six O’Clock High” and “Watch out! You’ve got one on your
tail!”. Includes files for all three languages.
Note: This package also includes the “Good Kill Eliminator”
This package will let you eliminate the annoying "Good Kill" and
"Nice Shooting" calls on the radio (or any other sound you don't
want to hear), as well as batch files to facilitate easy
“un-installation.”
GOOD KILL Eliminator: (GoodKill.zip 13.8kb)
by PapaRomeo.
This package will let you eliminate the annoying "Good Kill" and
"Nice Shooting" calls on the radio transmissions (or any other sound
you don't want to hear).
German Radio Calls (incl. Radio Transmission Fix):
(grc.zip 324 KB)
by João Martins / Cord Hartmann.
This ZIP file patches some of the radio transmission speech files of
EAW. The German pilots no longer refer to specific enemy aircraft
types (such as "Mustangs!"), nor do they keep using terms like
"Okay" or "Mayday!" which simply wasn't done in WWII. A useful
package for use with scenarios or campaigns that do not take place
on the Western European Front. Please read the Readme.txt for more
information.
The JG11 German Radio Collection:
(jg11radio.zip 4971KB)
by Bruno Weiss.
...
There's a lot more to choose from! Terrain Add-Ons are great,
especially for a seasonal effect which really add to the immersion
effect. You want to take a tour of duty in the Mediterranean. A
swing through the desert. Snowy Winter terrains. That can be
arranged also! You can watch the colors change--the dark Summer
terrain is replaced as Autumn rolls around, then snows cover Western
Europe in Winter, and finally Spring arrives. (P.S. EAW community
member JPI, who is from Lyon, France, says that the new "Spring"
terrain is perfect when combined with Major Lee's Mediterranean
airfield tiles and Geo's red-roofed Med buildings for France in
1940!) And if you're using the Pacific skins, then "Pacific
Terrains" are a must. One community member named, Serb took
Paul Wilson's terrains and added High Res Lr*.ter files to them to
make custom new Terrain Sets.
AUTUMN TERRAIN
Related Download Links:
-terrain-autumn
Hi-Res Autumn CFS Terrain: (cfsaut.zip 1760kb
or cfs-aut.zip)
by Jay, revised by -E.
For this autumn terrain -E has provided Jay's CFS Terrain conversion
with brown-leaved forests. You will have to download and unzip the
basic terrain ZIP first and then overwrite the provided new TER
files with the ones included in this autumn ZIP file.
Autumn Terrain: (autumn.zip 2,251kb)
by Claude Lumpkin.
With patches of gold and brown, this early new terrain replacement
provides you with an autumn landscape modification of the original
EAW terrain. old version: autmn.zip
Europe Autumn Terrain: (EuropeAutumnV2.zip
3730kb)
by Paul Wilson.
Autumn version. There's also a Summer and a Winter version
available...with both Bn*.ter and Lr*.ter files. Old Versions:
EuropeAutumn.zip 3.7MB
Repacked Autumn Terrain: (Autumn_ter.zip 6.8MB)
by Martin Osranek aka Dolfo.
...June 5 2001...Common Features: High resolution ground tiles, High
resolution objects, including all buildings, trees and vehicles
(trucks, trains, ships), Seasonal landing strips, buildings,
trees and camouflaged vehicles (more hires tanks in winter, autumn,
Mediterranean, desert, late war), Ugly 3D forests eliminated,
Transparent airfield tiles, White parachutes, Hand-picked aircraft
skins best suited for each theatre (Autumn_tpc.zip 1.5MB)...
DESERT TERRAIN
Related Download Links:
-terrain-desert
Desert (North Africa) Terrain: (desert_11.zip 2715kb)
by Martin "Hoover" Hoefer and Pretzel.
A fantastic desert terrain. A great Desert Terrain set for a North
Africa scenario in European Air War, made possible by their combined
efforts. Be sure to set terrain detail level to low to avoid trees
and houses in the desert. Old version: v1.0 desert_022200.zip
African Desert: (DesertTer.zip 4022kb)
by Paul Wilson aka Shatterer of Worlds.
A terrific Terrain...
Mediterranean Terrain: (eaw-medt.zip ??kb)
by Snake Macguphie's.
...FULL release version!...
Repacked Desert Terrain: (Desert_ter.zip 4.3MB)
by Martin Osranek aka Dolfo.
...June 5 2001...Common Features: High resolution ground tiles, High
resolution objects, including all buildings, trees and vehicles
(trucks, trains, ships), Seasonal landing strips, buildings,
trees and camouflaged vehicles (more hires tanks in winter, autumn,
Mediterranean, desert, late war), Ugly 3D forests eliminated,
Transparent airfield tiles, White parachutes, Hand-picked aircraft
skins best suited for each theatre(Desert_tpc.zip 1.5MB)...
Desert Terrain 11: (1.zip 2.zip 3.zip 4.zip 5.zip ??kb)
by Majki?
...
HILLMODS TERRAIN
Related Download Links:
-terrain-hillmods
Hilly EAW: (HillyEAWWorld.zip 242kb or
hilly_eaw_world.zip)
by Dominique "DOM" Legrand.
EAW has hills and mountains, but by default they are so subtle, you
may hardly notice them. DOM has come up with a way to increase the
scale of the hills and mountains so that things look really nice and
natural. A Hilly EAW World is a good fit for the European terrain.
Realistic EAW Hills:
by Von oben.
...
Hilly EAW World - smooth: (HillyEAWWorld_smooth.zip 185kb
or Smooth Hilly EAW World.ZIP 185kb)
by Dominique "DOM" Legrand.
See what can be done using the Hills Generator - EAW landscape with
smooth hills / desert dunes.
Hilly PAW World: (HillyPAWWorld.zip or PacificDOM.zip
141kb)
by Dominique "DOM" Legrand.
See what can be done using the Hills Generator - adds hills to the
major islands of the Tarawa / Rabaul Pacific terrains.
World Height Data Modification: (relieftips.zip 111kb)
by Dominique "DOM" Legrand.
This ZIP packge includes two replacements to either get an all-flat
EAW terrain (for the Pacific) or a landscape with lots of steep
mountains and hills.
MISC TERRAIN
Related Download Links:
-terrain-misc
Euro-Blend Hi-Rez Terrain:
by Shawn "SagginB" Griffin.
Take only the best features of a variety of terrains and you have
the stunning Euro-Blend Terrain. Don't miss this one, this one
depicts life to the ground down below. Combining the best features
of the EAW default terrain; Jay's CFSI terrain; Paul Wilson's
European Summer and Pacific Mainland terrains; GAZ's conversion to
EAW of Rowan's "BOB" terrain; and Microprose's "Gunship" terrain;
Shawn "SagginB" Griffin has created a terrain which is much more
than the sum of its assembled parts. One test flight over Shawn's
Euro-Blend terrain will make you a believer. Shawn tells what he set
out to do, "The idea was to build a kind of blend of locations...a
nice mix of hedge rows, variable fields and some road structure of
sorts. I wanted there to suggest life in some way on the
terrain...so I also used roads, houses and farms in many areas and
even tried to give many houses their own driveways and such...I was
after a populated surface look that didn't go with a total endless
set of fields and grass. I tried to add tree textures to each tile
as well to also give a nice balance to the surface." This terrain
will have you believing that just below your aircraft is a world
bustling with the daily business of living and also of war. A must
download!
Repacked Late War Terrain: (Late_War_ter.zip 6.8MB)
by Martin Osranek aka Dolfo.
...December 5 2001...Common Features: High resolution ground tiles,
High resolution objects, including all buildings, trees and vehicles
(trucks, trains, ships), Seasonal landing strips, buildings,
trees and camouflaged vehicles (more hires tanks in winter, autumn,
Mediterranean, desert, late war), Ugly 3D forests eliminated,
Transparent airfield tiles, White parachutes, Hand-picked aircraft
skins best suited for each theatre(Late_War_tpc.zip 1.8MB)...
Lights For EAW Terrain: (TerLights.zip ??)
by Moggy????
...The lights for EAW terrains (Works with the night EXE from
Vonbeerhofen ?2005?)....
SKY TERRAIN
Related Download Links:
-terrain-sky
Not only have some terrain and skin makers made new ground, they
have turned their attention skyward as well. We now have some new
colored skies and different clouds that can added to EAW!
If you would like to make you own sky/horizon
or cloud texture. 1st you'll need the pic-pac utility program. The
PCX files need to be 128x128 pixels, also You'll have to blend the
gray haze in your horizon pcx or you will see a square boxed eaw
horizon.
Cloud files are:
BNcloud0.ter
BNcloud1.ter (overcast sky you see in view objects menu.)
BNcloud2.ter
Sky/Horizon are:
BNhorizn.ter
BNSkyblu.ter
When working with sky/clouds, the 128x128 pcx file gets stretched
across most of the sky, so its had to get allot of detail.
E-mail me and ill send you my three .PCX templates to help you get
started. - Pretzel
Pretzelworks made the following:
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London Fog: occurs at random; experience light, medium, and
unflyably heavy!
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Stormy Top Cloud Layer: adds a layer of clouds above you that
are stormy and grayish
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Overcast Sky: overcast layer above you is fluffier and
better-looking than the original
-
Horizon Clouds (new): now the clouds are lower and look better
from altitude
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Horizon Clouds: adds a cumulus layer in the distance
-
Fluffier Clouds: good looking--show at random, too
Migge made the following:
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New Clouds: Incredible-looking fluffy textured clouds!
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Rich Blue Skies: A rich, beautiful blue!
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Winter Sky: Bluish gray!
EAW Sky and Clouds: (skyclouds.zip 418kb)
by Max188
This add-on replaces the default sky and various clouds used in the
game. It includes a new sky, sun, horizon clouds, overcast clouds,
and heavy clouds. The horizon clouds will always appear, even on
clear days, other clouds appear only when the game calls for
them. The horizon cloud textures are based on Bird's original
clouds.
Horizon Clouds: (Birds_Horizon_3Dfx.zip 109kb ,
Birds_Horizon_TNT.zip 116kb)
by Bird.
excellent Horizon clouds. These clouds appear much less repetitive
than other horizon clouds available. Try a mission set at dusk to
really experience these fantastic clouds.
Gray Sky: (Gray_sky.zip or Gray_sky_for
winter.zip 32kb)
by Pretzel.
Replace those warm blue skys with an ominous gray winter sky. as
Pretzel says: "...use with winter or to get that foul weather
feeling"
Enhanced Fluffy Heavy Cloud Layer: (Layer_cloud.zip 25kb)
by Pretzel
...
Horizon Cloud Formations: (Horizon_cloud.zip 36kb)
by Pretzel
...
Horizon Cloud Skies: (Horizn_CV2.zip or
HorizonCloudsV2.zip 35.2kb)
by Pretzel.
Horizon clouds ver2. Adds vertical clouds to the EAW horizon. I
blended the base of the clouds and added some fluffy-ness in v2 to
the gray color too. Run a dusk mission will give a beautiful sunset
with the new clouds. The clouds are a single *.ter file and just
drop into the EAW main game folder.
Scattered Clouds (blue sky):
by Pretzel.
"normal" clouds, but far better looking than the originals. Brighten
up those tepid skies with Pretzel's beautiful scattered clouds in a
bright blue sky. He proves once again that he is master of the sky
palette, this is a sky texture that you will use again and again.
Weather Systems: (eaw_wx_pac.zip ??kb
or WeatherPackage.zip 147kb)
by Pretzel.
...Weather Systems
SPRING TERRAIN
Related Download Links:
-terrain-spring
Hi-Res Spring CFS Terrain: (spring.zip 4394kb)
by Claude Lumpkin and JayP.
This modification of the CFS terrain converted by Jay provides
you with a more blue rich color palette, smoothed texture tile
borders and smaller city graphics. This one's a beauty - be sure
to check it out!
Europe Spring Terrain: (EuropeSpring.zip)
by Paul Wilson.
...with both Bn*.ter and Lr*.ter files
Russian rasputitsa spring/autumn terrain: (Rasputitsa1.zip
Rasputitsa2.zip Rasputitsa3.zip Rasputitsa4.zip)
by Stephen O'Leary aka Prune
...
"sea-to-forest" rasputitsa pack:
(Russian_rasputitsa_forest.zip)
by Stephen O'Leary aka Prune
...
SUMMER TERRAIN
Related Download Links:
-terrain-summer
Hi-Res Summer EAW Terrain: (sum_hr.zip 3.2MB)
by Max188.
the cleaned-up and enhanced default version Hi-Res Summer EAW
Terrain. This is a hi-res summer terrain based on the original EAW
terrain. The tiles have been reworked to clean up the original
terrain, adding texturing and improving color and detail. Snow
has also been added to the mountain areas. This is still the
"classic" EAW look, but you will be surprised at how much better it
looks.
Summer EAW Airfields: (sum_field.zip 471kb)
by Max188.
This is a set of high detail summer airfields for EAW.
It includes grass, concrete, and asphalt runways. The airfield
colors and textures include more detail and color variation than the
default airfields. These were created with the original terrain in
mind, but can be used with any terrain set.
Hi-Res European Terrain and Airfields: (eurosum.zip 3.6MB)
by Max188.
This is a new hi-res summer European terrain. It is very
detailed and uses photo-realistic tiles, some of which are based on
CFS2, FS2K2, and EAW textures. Also includes a matching
airfield set. This is a very nice summer change from the
original terrain. If your video card does not work with Hi-Res
Terrains, download this Normal Resolution European Terrain Patch.
(eurosum_lr.zip) You must first install the Hi-Res European Terrain
before using this fix.
CFS Terrain: (cfster.zip 4,166kb or CFSterrain.zip
4.06MB or jaysterr.zip)
Converted by JayP.
The most incredible of these is a set of terrain tiles from
Microsoft's Combat Flight Simulator textures for European Air War.
The colors are rich, the seaming is minimal, and the cities are much
improved. Either way you should really check it out for yourself, it
is a favorite terrain. A nice change of pace when you are ready to
look at something a bit more detailed that provides you with almost
photo-realistic landscape graphics especially at high altitude.
CFS terrain sure is pretty at high altitude...but its ugly down
low!, but so is the default terrain. It has areas of unrealistic
scale and other oddities but after using it for quite a while, you
may not want to go back to the original default terrain. The old
stuff just looks a little too "painted. However, "The enhanced
"darker, richer" of the EAW stock version may seem to make more
sense to you. The roads and houses are in the right place, 3d trees
are in the right places....You can use the darker version for Spring
and standard for Summer, just for an idea.
JayP (10-31-1999)It was actually very simple to do. I have next
to no skills with computer graphics, but I do know how to cut and
paste, which was all that was really required. The CFS textures are
256x256x256 bitmaps just like the EAW ones. All you have to do is
find one you like and edit it to fit in with the EAW textures. Once
you work out how EAW fits its terrain together, this is a simple,
but time-consuming, process.
It's helpful to turn your desktop down to 256 colors when you're
doing this, or get a program that converts color depth without
screwing up the image.
There are two main differences between the EAW textures and the
CFS ones. One is that the EAW textures are considerably less
detailed. The other is that the EAW ones have to tile onto each
other on each side. EAW flips its textures through 90, 180 and 270
degrees, so each side has to be able to tile onto any side of any
texture in its group, including itself.
For the fields, and most of the other textures, you have to do
two things. The first is to make sure that the little roads that
cross the fields all lead off the texture such as to link up with
each other. Secondly, you have to make sure that each space between
the roads on the side of the texture is filled with something that
matches up with what will be on the side of the opposing texture.
The way I did it was to find a few CFS field textures that looked
suitable and then add some EAW style little roads in the right
places. Then I erased the spaces between the roads and filled them
with matching textures (this is where the cutting and pasting comes
in). Finally, add a few pixels here and there to make it blend a
little (this is where my lack of graphics skills shows through) and
you're ready to run PICPAC on the sucker!
The roads and rivers in my textures are just the EAW roads and
rivers pasted over the top of already converted CFS textures.
Similarly with the coastlines. The cities, forests and grass are a
bit different as they don't have the little roads, but the principle
is the same. I found the cities by far the hardest to convert.
Down low the CFS graphics get horriable, no depth
perception.....the CFS terrain is best appreciated at altitude. It
looks about the same until you get below 10K ft, it still looks OK
to me until you're below 3K, then it gets blurry and looks very
flat. I still think it looks better than the stock EAW terrain,
though.
Many thanks to all those who have tried the imported terrain.You
may have experienced problems with the low-res coastal city texture
(lrcostct.pcx). Thanks to some helpful feedback, this problem has
been fixed. It turned out that in coast.bat, picpac's output on
lrcostct.pcx was being written over the original file rather than as
a new .ter file. This meant that you didn't see the new texture in
the game and that lrcostct.pcx was now blank.
To fix this, either resize bncostct.pcx to 128x128 and save as
lrcostct.pcx, or get a new copy of lrcostct.pcx....
If you want to make your own coastline textures using coast.bat,
you should edit the line that processes lrcostct.pcx to prevent the
problem from recurring.
In response to popular demand (well, 1 person actually but it's a
good idea), I have now posted the TER files for the CFS import, in
order to save people the trouble of having to use PICPAC.
CFS Terrain Patch 1: (terfix1.zip 484kb
or terfix.zip)
by Migge.
adds alternate water graphics, for JayP's CFS terrain, changes the
water to a darker blue.
CFS Terrain Patch 2: (terfix2.zip 64kb)
by Migge.
adds a missing river mouth coastline tile.
CFS Terrain Patch 3: (coasts.zip 823kb)
by Claude Lumpkin.
adds new coastline artwork and water graphics.
Gaz's Summer Terrain: (Gaz Summer Terrain.zip 4661kb)
by Gaz and AxA.
This terrain is based on tiles that AxA has used for an earlier
terrain replacement for Rowan's "Battle of Britain". One of the nice
features of its terrain tiles is that there is more vegetation
(parks) in the bigger cities. The colors are very rich (especially
the water) - give it a try...
Enhanced Original European Terrain Textures: (enhanced.zip
or terrain2.zip or DefaultHRDark.zip 4441kb)
by stererik aka Stone.
This Dark Terrain modification of the original terrain provides you with
nice darker
colors and richer shading, making the landscape look somewhat more
real. For those of you who dislike the CFS terrain because of its
poor detail at low altitudes, this may be the right choice for your
new standard. Unzip terrain2.zip into the main EAW folder. The 136
terrain files ( *.ter ) should be in the EAW folder, not in a
subfolder.
Falcon 4.0 Terrain Conversion: (F4TerrainSet.zip 3792kb
or F4toEAW.zip 3.7MB 3,792kb)
by Paul Wilson
This is a conversion of the terrain graphics of Falcon 4.0 for use
in European Air War. The landscape texture ported from the jet game.
A distinctive green system reminiscent of bamboo, pale color usage
is impressive. The visibility of enemy aircraft etc. is pretty good,
and it emerges as clear in the background.
Europe Summer Terrain: (EuropeSummerV3.zip 3793kb)
by Paul Wilson aka Shatterer of Worlds.
This is a new Summer season terrain set...with both Bn*.ter and
Lr*.ter files. Old Versions: EuropeSummer.zip 3.6MB ,
EuropeSummerv2.zip 320kb patch.
(5-18-2000) Why create another summer terrain? I wanted to create
something that looked just about as good as the CFS terrain set but
also look great down low. I am achieving this by using more
square\rectangular fields as opposed to the chaotic jumble from the
CFS tiles. This allows more field edge lines to rune north\south and
east\west so that tile lines do not get pixelly. In addition, I am
using darker edge lines and that makes for a more subdued texture
down low.
I don't know if this terrain looks better at high altitude than
the CFS set but it does look much better than the default terrain
IMHO. The default terrain is too cartoony looking. My fields are
built by hand from scratch but the field textures are coming
directly from the photographic looking CFS tiles.
Basically this set will be a cross between CFS and default EAW
although I believe it will end up looking a lot more like the CFS
tile set when finished
I also like the square\rectangular field look since I believe it
better duplicates the look of wartime Europe fields as seen in
photos from the time.
Russian Steppe summer terrain: (Russian_summer_1.zip
Russian_summer_2.zip Russian_summer_3.zip Russian_summer_4.zip)
by Stephen O'Leary aka Prune.
...
"Sea to forest" set for Russian Steppe terrain:
(Russian_summer_forest_1_2.zip)
by Stephen O'Leary aka Prune
Changes sea and coastal tiles into forest...
European Summer Terrain v4:
by vonOben.
This is an update of Paul Wilson European summer v3 with the
following changes:
· Cities: Resized the cities, no more airfields over the city
houses.
· Forests: Removed the small roads along the forests to get a more
natural look.
· Coast: Changed the coastline using textures from max188's Summer
terrain. Added new small coastal city with a harbor.
· Mountains: Mountains covered with forests.
· Roads: Slightly darker roads with softer edges. Changed one road
back to EAW default style. Changed the fields around the roads, so
they fit better with the roads and look more natural.
· Rivers: Remade the rivers using EAW default water textures and the
riverbanks from max188 high-res terrain. Removed the small roads
along the river forests to get a more natural look.
· General: Changed certain corner fields to get a more varied look.
Improved seams. Added small roads where they were missing, no more
dead end roads. Added a few houses to make the roads more natural.
Moved textures and small roads so they will fit better with the 3D
ground objects.
...he has also released a fitting eaw_ttd.dat that places all ground
objects where they can be seen in the terrain. It adds lots of
immersion.
Summer Trees:
by Von Oben.
...
TROPICAL TERRAIN
Related Download Links:
-terrain-tropical
Hi-Res Pacific CFS Terrain: (cfspac.zip 583kb)
by Jay aka JayP
By replacing all other textures besides forests, cities and
airfields with a water tile, you'll get an impression of the
Pacific Islands landscape. However, be sure to decrease ground
detail level so that you will not encounter trans-oceanic
railroads or ocean trees. Older: pacter.zip 600k
I made a Pacific version of the imported CFS textures. Everything
except the cities, forests and mountains is overwritten with water
textures. The cities are overwritten with forest, and the forests
are edited to fit with the water. The result is something that looks
a little like a bunch of islands covered with jungle. It's not
great, but it looks a lot more like the pacific than the standard
texture set!
Hi-Res South Pacific Terrain "Tarawa": (tarawa.zip 1271kb)
by Claude Lumpkin.
Coral reefs, lots of deep blue water with foaming waves, jungle
covered tiny islands - what would a Pacific pilot want more? Lots of
enemy targets, I guess... Be sure to set terrain detail level to low
to avoid trees and houses in the water.
Hi-Res South Pacific Terrain "Rabaul": (rabual.zip 1117kb)
by -E, Claude Lumpkin and Jay
This Pacific Island Terrain is the "hybrid" Terrain Set named
"Rabaul" by -E, that is in fact a combination of Jay's Pacific and
Claude Lumpkin's Tarawa. It covers the bigger islands of the
"Tarawa" set with the CFS textures that feature in Jay's set.
Pacific Mainland Terrain: (PacMain2.zip 4207kb)
by Paul Wilson aka Shatterer of Worlds.
This provides you with a Pacific Terrain with less water areas. The
terrain is primarily forest/jungle but also has areas of farm
vegetation (fields of rice, etc.), and cities created from the CFS
terrain set. It also features flooded areas including flooded fields
(reside where forest use too) to get you the impression of an Asian
landscape. This terrain could really represent any large Pacific
land area. Make sure you set Terrain Detail to Low in EAW game
setup. If you do not strange objects will appear the the wrong
places! Like forests of trees appear in the water and all over the
place when down low. (I sure wish I could figure out how to change
the terrain elevation data.)
Mediterranean Terrain Textures: (eaw-med.zip)
by ?
...
Tarawa South Pacific Terrain: (tarawa.zip)
by C. Lumpkin.
These South Pacific tiles were created from aerial photos of atolls,
surf, and islands. It's a stunning sweltering terrain set that will
have you reaching for a cool lemonade and squinting under those
sunny Tarawa skies. If you have waited for the pacific addon's to
mature, wait no more, begin or expand your pacific collection today.
Coasts: (coasts.zip)
by JayP and C Lumpkin.
C. Lumpkin blended aerial photos of coastal cliffs and beaches with
JayP's terrain tiles to create more photorealistic coasts. Coast and
water included. You must have CFS Terrain for EAW (cfster.zip)
Mediterranean Terrain: (medter.zip 4746kb)
by Snake Macguphie
Terrain replacement for the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations. The
original early artwork by Snake Macguphie has been completely
revised to apply missing tiles and some vegetation. Looks great
now...
Mediterranean Terrain: (medter2.zip 4193kb)
by Martin "Hoover" Hoefer
The second Mediterranean Terrain set up for European Air War.
Mediterranean Terrain: (MedTerWilson.zip 3641kb)
by Paul Wilson.
And here comes number three... Yet another fine Terrain Pack for a
Mediterranean look. Make sure you set Terrain Detail to Low in EAW
game setup. Old Versions: MedTer.zip 3.6MB
Repacked Mediterranean Terrain: (Mediterranean_ter.zip
7.5MB)
by Martin Osranek aka Dolfo.
...June 5 2001...Common Features: High resolution ground tiles, High
resolution objects, including all buildings, trees and vehicles
(trucks, trains, ships), Seasonal landing strips, buildings,
trees and camouflaged vehicles (more hires tanks in winter, autumn,
Mediterranean, desert, late war), Ugly 3D forests eliminated,
Transparent airfield tiles, White parachutes, Hand-picked aircraft
skins best suited for each theatre(Mediterranean_tpc.zip 1.7MB)...
WATER TERRAIN
Related Download Links:
-terrain-water
WINTER TERRAIN
Related Download Links:
-terrain-winter
EAW Winter Terrain: (eaw-winter.zip)
by ?
...
Hi-Res Winter EAW Terrain: (win_hr.zip
3.0MB)
by Max188.
This is a hi-res winter terrain based on the original EAW
terrain. It is a cold winter look, but without heavy snow
conditions. If your video card does not work with Hi-Res
Terrains, download this Normal Resolution Winter Terrain Fix.
You must first install the Hi-Res Winter Terrain before using
this fix.
Winter EAW Airfields: (win_field.zip 775kb)
by Max188.
This is a set of winter airfields designed to match the look of
the Hi-Res Winter EAW Terrain, but may be used with any winter
terrain set. Includes new winter airfields and runways.
Hi-Res Hard Winter EAW Terrain: (hwin_hr.zip 2.9MB)
by Max188.
This is a hi-res hard winter terrain based on the original EAW
terrain. It is a heavy snow look with frozen-over lakes and
smaller rivers.
Hi-Res Winter CFS Terrain: (cfswin.zip 3,759kb
or cfswint.zip)
by Jay, revised by -E.
For this winter terrain -E has revised Jay's CFS Terrain conversion
to appear snow-covered. This one's a complete stand-alone download.
Winter Terrain: (winter.zip 3,092kb)
by Claude Lumpkin.
Here ya go with the winterized version of the original EAW terrain.
Europe Winter Terrain: (EuropeWinterV3.zip 3766kb)
by Paul Wilson.
This is a new Winter season terrain set...with both Bn*.ter and
Lr*.ter files. Old Versions: EuropeWinter.zip 3.6MB ,
EuropeWinter.zip 180kb patch.
Europe Winter Terrain: (wintertiles2.zip)
by Paul Wilson.
A new variation, 3.0a of the winter terrain...with both Bn*.ter and
Lr*.ter files
Patchy Snow Terrain: (wintertiles21.zip 3774kb)
by Paul Wilson.
Early Winter. This terrain is a patchy winter terrain giving the
appearance of freshly fallen snow and depicting a "softer" winter
country side.
HeavySnow Terrain: (?? ??kb)
by Six Pistols.
...Download both the Hi-res and Low res Tiles and unzip all files
into the same folder as your EAW.exe File. If you use a Terrain
Manager then you`ll know what to do! For best results use my New
HeavySnow Buildings! These files are modified Versions of the
buildings found on serbs site! also be sure to check out serbs
Winter Trees! The runways Were modified From The winter Runways Done
by Max188. Have Fun in Poland!
Repacked Winter Terrain: (Winter_ter.zip 5.6MB)
by Martin Osranek aka Dolfo.
...December 5 2001...Common Features: High resolution ground tiles,
High resolution objects, including all buildings, trees and vehicles
(trucks, trains, ships), Seasonal landing strips, buildings,
trees and camouflaged vehicles (more hires tanks in winter, autumn,
Mediterranean, desert, late war), Ugly 3D forests eliminated,
Transparent airfield tiles, White parachutes, Hand-picked aircraft
skins best suited for each theatre (Winter_tpc.zip 1.6MB)...
Winter Terrain: (1.zip 2.zip 3.zip 4.zip 5.zip 6.zip ??kb)
by Majki?
...
In this section you'll find several tools for advanced EAW file
editing. Many of these are DOS tools and you'll need some basic
knowledge how to get a DOS prompt running to get those tools to
work. Please remember that the tools listed here are not all that's
available for EAW, there are many more - but listed here are some of
the most important, if you want to mess around with the internal
file content of EAW. If your using a WindowsOS version without DOS,
download the free DOSBox emulator from the internet, and run the
tools from within that.
Tools Notes:
- This section is growing as I find more and the more I
understand what the tools do. Some tools maybe in the wrong
folder. Again please point me in the right direction. Notice
that I have
renamed or extended the names of the tools if they where
abbreviated with short names to better sort them.
3DZ MODEL TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-3dz
The shape of 3D objects like aircraft, virtual
cockpits and ground objects is determined by the data stored in 3DZ
files - a custom 3D data format developed by MicroProse. While
texture editing is a matter of artistic skills and patience, 3DZ
editing requires the understanding of the data content of these
files. To modify existing 3D models or to create completely new ones
you will need at least some of the tools below - unless you are a
hex-editing pro. Be sure to study the notes on 3DZ file content
before starting any editing project - or you might end up with a
black screen system lock-up when you load a corrupted 3DZ file into
EAW.
3DBto3DZ Converter: (3DBto3DZ.zip 98.5kb)
by Gurney.
In many cases, Gunship did not include a 3DZ file for every object,
only a 3DB file. This nifty little app can convert some of them back
into a 3DZ, so they can be edited. It can also write a 3DB out into
a text file.
The converter will take (hopefully) any Gunship 3DB file and convert
it to 3DZ format. You have the option of creating a 3DZ and/or a TXT
file output, the TXT file being similar to the one produced by
Alessandro's 3DZ Studio. However, the TXT output of the 3DB file is
NOT compatible, as it contains extra data and different formatting.
If the 3DB Model contains more than 255 nodes or elements, then only
the TXT file is created, because 3DZ files only support 255
nodes/elements.
3DZ Studio X2: (3DZ StudioX2.7z 409kb)
by Gurney and Col.Gibbon.
......3DZ! Studio experiment Two for Windows, Release 0.9...is the source code
in Visual Basic...Some work by Col.Gibbon.
3DZ!Studio For Windows: (3DZ!STUDIO(Gurney_WB)(WIN).7z
2.77MB)
by Gurney and WB aka Will Baldwin.
is a complete rewrite of Alessandro Borge's original 3DZ! Studio. It
came about because of Windows XP's inability to run graphical
DOS-based programs, such as this on. Therefore, I(Gurney) have begun coding
a new one, with hopefully more features and an improved interface.
Will Baldwin also coded some of them after Gurney (check About for
credit). Features will include: Load and save 3DZ models compatible for both
European Air War and Gunship!-Texture mapping and skin views in the
editor-Automatic or manual calculation of normals and rendering
sequence-Preview of multiple-3DZ models for High Resolution models.
Includes Hex Modified exe's (Gurneys' last) done by Rotton50 for ??.
3DZ!Studio 2 For DOS: (3DZ!Studio2-BETAUpdated(DOS).7z
687kb)
by Alessandro Borges / Uses GraphiX by Michael Knapp.
...DOS Model Program...Graphical 3DZ file content editor, Includes several 3dz editing
tools...the backbone of non-hex editing 3DZ processing...Includes Pascal Source Code and The First
Beta Editor...(studiobase.zip 1181kb and the update:
studio2m.zip 172kb)...
3DZ_MAP: (3DZ_MAP.7z 17.5kb)
by Paulo Morais.
Create a TXT dump from 3DZs + DXF 3D CAD file
3DZ_MAPC: (3DZ_MAPC.7z 17.5kb)
by Paulo Morais.
Create a TXT dump from 3DZs + DXF 3D CAD file (color)
3DZ Viewer Beta 2: (3DZ_Viewer_Beta_2.zip 1.06MB)
by Alessandro Borges.
This is tool To Edit and View 3D files used in EAW, Pacific Air War,
Fleet Defender, Gunship and other simulator that use the 3DZ file
format. Some Wireframes and Texture Skins are included. Skins by
Claudio Wilches / Alessandro Borges / Stefan Hynkel / Julio
Junqueira and friends.
This version is PAW and Fleet Defender 3DZ Compatible. Press S to
ScreenShot. BMP format. A better Background...
3DZ2BMP: (3DZ2BMP.7z 20.5kb)
by Paulo Morais.
Create a BMP image from 3DZs MAP with all 3D parts outlined. This DOS
utility will process any 3DZ shape file to dump a BMP format
picture. In that image, all the parts are mapped out by lines. This
will save you aircraft skinners a lot of time, especially with the
PAW planes.
3DZ Edit Program: (3dzEditprg.zip 93.8kb)
by Jel.
...?
3DZ File Length Calc Plus:
(3dzFileLengthCalculatorPlus(7-16-2012).7z 9.26kb)
by ?.
...?
3DZ Header Finder: (3dzHeaderFinderShow(8-07-2009).7z
5.44kb)
by ?.
...3DZ/TER file, TPC in Header....
3dz Utility V23: (3DZMIRROR -JOIN
-INSERT-3dzUtilityV23.zip 38.4kb)
by ?.
...Mirror / Join / Insert...
3dz Utility V24: (3DZMIRROR -JOIN
-INSERT-3dzUtilityV24.zip 39.1kb)
by ?.
...Mirror / Join / Insert...
3dzNodeWeld: (3dzNodeWeld(Nov112008).zip 256kb)
by samovar6.
Another program for .3dz work. It will free up duplicate nodes in a
.3dz model so that they can be deleted later in 3dzStudio. It might
come in handy if you’ve used a mirroring program to create a .3dz
wireframe.
3dz Plane Web Viewer Pak: (3dzPlaneWebViewerPak.7z
779kb)
by Alessandro Borges.
Java applet to view 3dz models on a web page.
3dzProgs: (3dzProgs(Oct212008).zip 772kb)
by samovar6.
A bundle of utilities to mess around with .3dz models:
>3dzMirror can mirror an existing .3dz model Left to Right, or Back
to Front, or Top to Bottom, etc.
>RegPoly creates a .3dz containing a single regular polygon of
variable configuration that can be dragged into another .3dz model.
>3dzRotate can, as you might’ve guessed, rotate a .3dz model.
3dzread: (3dzread.7z 42.7kb)
by ?.
...
3dzReader v2: (3dzReader v2.7z 12.6kb)
by ?.
...
3DZRuler: (3DZRULER.zip 100kb)
by Col. Gibbon.
Ruler 3dz.
Marks on the ruler are 5 feet spacing and correct to EAW scale. Each
side is 160 feet, so you can check models up to 320 feet in size. To
use, you'll need the latest 1.28F 3dz Studio. Load the ruler and
your model with the: Model/Select one or a group of files to be
loaded.
3DZ Scaler: (3DZ-ScalerTool-SCL-UResizer.7z 13.3kb)
by Paulo Morais and Col Gibbon.
.Make 3DZ objects larger or smaller. Texture mapping is unchanged...it is a DOS utility that...change the size of 3DZ models,
eliminates the need for spread sheet spacing problems, mouse
clicking fatigue, and manual conversions of point coordinates. Be
advised hit bubbles remain same size, for an example, resizing the
pine tree models to make them smaller will not change the large hit
bubbles assigned to them...Note that Paulo's examples are not quite
right, so you should go with the actual file names instead (hyphen
not underscore in the program title, tmod numbers two rather than
three digits). Also, you need to run the program on the 's' as well
as 'h' files if you want the shadows to change size as well. If you
make objects smaller, they pop up later than before.
Includes:
U.3dz file resizer, and how to make custom wing views. I made this
little tool to help others make custom wing views for single seat
fighters only. I discovered if you took a pair of normal wings from
a standard model, and resized it by a factor of x5, you could easily
make a U.3dz. To make the basic file follow the instructions...
Approximate conversion values:
EAW=Gunship*0.2
Gunship=EAW*9
3DZ! Studio Release 0.5 / 01/06/2005:
(3DZStudio(Jun022005).zip 66.6kb)
by Gurney.
...CRC 6F57DA46...This is STILL not a finished version, so be aware that
it may crash on you...
3DZ! Studio 1.00:
(3DZStudio(Oct122003)(WIN).zip 18.3kb)
by Col.Gibbon?
...CRC 152011B6...?The first version on windows that CG
made/programmed??
3DZ Studio Support Files: (3DZStudioSupportFiles.7z
919kb)
by MS.
...possible support for windows version...
3DZ! Studio 090: (3DZStudiov090(21-06-05).zip 454kb)
by Gurney
...for Windows...
3DZ! Studio 095: (3DZStudiov095(14-09-05).zip 135kb)
by Gurney
...for Windows...
3DZtoTEXTto3DZ Converter 14:
(3DZtoTEXTto3DZ-Converter14.zip 85kb)
by Alessandro Borges.
...
3DZtoTEXTto3DZ Converter 15:
(3DZtoTEXTto3DZ-Converter15.zip 86.7kb)
by Alessandro Borges.
...
3DZtoTEXTto3DZ Converter 15a:
(3DZtoTEXTto3DZ-Converter15a.7z 62.7kb)
by Alessandro Borges.
...
3DZtoTEXTto3DZ Converter 18a(WB):
(3DZtoTEXTto3DZ-Converter18a(WB).zip 104kb)
by Alessandro Borges.
This is a small utility to translate coded 3DZ files to text format,
and convert it back to 3DZ format. Includes some usage text and
notes with Batch file by WB.
This is a DOS utility to translate 3dz data files into TEXT format,
and Translates it back to 3dz data format. The END of hex editing in
3dz files !! converter.zip 110kb
3dzView: (3DZVIEW.7z 42.3kb)
by ?.
...
Join3dz: (Join3dz.7z 11.1kb)
by ?.
...
3Dz format import / export:
(mgto_EAWtxtImportExport_v0.92.zip 35.1kb)
by till 'rollin' maginot.
"3DZ" format convert into ASCII txt file...
OBJ to 3DZ to TEXT: (obj3dztxt.7z 396kb)
by samovar6.
Wavefront.obj<–>3dz.text Converters....A pair of utilities to convert Wavefront.obj models to 3dz.txt files
and vice versa....This program will produce a .3dz text file from a Wavefront .obj
model. Use the text file with Borges' Converter 1.8a. The .txt file
created by this utility will lack both the Normals Sector, and the
Sequence Sector. Even without those sectors, Converter 1.8a can
create a .3dz which can be opened in 3dzStudio. Once in 3dzStudio,
you can choose Recalculate All Normals. You’re on your own as far as
the Rendering Sequence goes, but there are tools out there that may
help: WB's super-happy 3dz Analyzer, and Gurney's RS Calc.exe.
PAW 3dz Converter v4: (PAWConverterV4.zip 62.1kb)
by ?.
....Pacific Air War 3DZ model converter?...
pca3dz: (pca3dz.7z 25.1kb)
by ?
...
PigFix: (PigFix.7z 18.3kb)
by ?
...Piggyback Fix 9 with mirror tool...
Plane Converters: (PlnConverters.7z 26.7kb)
by ?.
...DUMP_PST, DUMP_PLN, PTCH_PLN...
Starter 3DZ and Texture: (Starter3dz&Texture.zip 5.38kb)
by Col. Gibbon?.
...
RENDER SEQUENCE TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-3dzrs
3DZCalc / 3DZ Analyzer v2.4: (3dzAnalyzer(Calc)v2.4-3dzCalc.zip
175kb)
by Will Baldwin aka WB.
This program will recalculate the Normals for EAW and Gunship! 3dz
files. It allows you to re-calculate the Normals for all elements at
once, distances between all the points and elements, and generate
and display the binary RS tree. To use 3dz Analyzer, you also need
the output from Alessandro Borges' 3dzToText converter, version
1.8a, to work properly.
3DZCalc / 3DZ Analyzer v2.09: (3dzAnalyzer(Calc)v2.09.zip
27.1kb)
by Will Baldwin.
...
3DZCalc / 3DZ Analyzer v2.31: (3dzAnalyzer(Calc)v2.31.7z
155kb)
by Will Baldwin.
...
3DZCalc / 3DZ Analyzer v2.33: (3dzAnalyzer(Calc)v2.33.7z
33kb)
by Will Baldwin.
...
EAW Calc: (EAW-calc.7z 49.3kb)
by ?.
...?
3dz Table Finder: (JellyRS1.7z 5.30kb)
by Jel.
...
RSC: (RSC.zip 165kb)
by Gurney.
...Includes: calc.exe , DupNodes.exe , RSC.bat , RSC.exe,
RSCHelp.txt , To3dz.exe , ToText.exe
Rendering Sequence Calculator v2: (RSCalc(11242004).zip 88.3kb)
by Gurney.
Simply run RSCALC.EXE, enter the filename that you want to fix. The
program will first check to see if all elements are coplanar, and
will warn you if they're not. Once a tree is calculated, the file
OUTPUT.3DZ will be created, which can then be renamed to whatever
you want. NOTE: This calculator will work for simple models, but is
not yet sophisticated enough to sort through larger models, however
you MIGHT be lucky!
Rendering Sequence Calculator Spreadsheet:
(RSCalcSpreadsheet(7-3-2003).zip 49.2kb)
by Gurney.
...
Rendering Sequence Calculator Spreadsheet:
(RSCalcSpreadsheet(10-8-2003).zip 49.4kb)
by Gurney.
...
RS Calc V1: (RSCalcV1.7z 92.9kb)
by ?.
...
RSCTesters: (RSCTesters.7z 27.4kb)
by ?.
...
To 3DZ and To Text: (To3dz_and_ToText.zip 25.8kb)
by ?.
...
VECTOR v1.2: (VectorCalcV1.2.zip 5.74kb)
by Woolfman.
3DZ file normal vector calculator...A very useful little DOS program
for calculating the normal vector of polygons in EAW *.3DZ files.
Saves manual calculation, when fixing "disappearing" polygons in new
EAW aircraft shapes.
Vector v2.0: (VectorCalcV2.0Beta.zip 12.5kb)
by Woolfman.
latest (Oct 2002) program for re-calculating all of the normal
vectors of polygons in EAW *.3DZ files in one operation, and for
outputting the result in TXT format. Saves a lot of manual
calculation, when fixing "disappearing" polygons in new EAW aircraft
shapes.
AIRFIELD TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-airfield
Airfield Editor v1.00:
(AirfieldEditor-airfield.zip 20kb)
by Gurney.
...(12-22-2004)...
Base Grid Pack: (BaseGridPack.zip 396kb)
by RAF_Roy.
Contains both the BaseGridTool and the BaseGridTiles. BaseGridTool
codes an EAW.tm to place my BaseGrid tiles at a base so you can see
them in EAW world. BaseGridTiles, these are tiles to be used in EAW
and seen in the EAW world by use of an EAW.tm coded by my new
BaseGrid tool.
No Airfield Mod: (NoAirfieldMod.zip 664bytes)
by VonBeerhofen.
This airfield has all it's PCX information removed, in fact it has
all information removed and will show up as fully transparent, i.e.
no grass, runways or anything. You will be taking off from the rough
terrain when the file is renamed to the airfield you want to be
fully transparent. All other objects on the field are not influenced
and will remain fully functionable.
Airfield Texture Editing Tools: (airfields.zip 246kb)
by Major Lee.
...experienced users only...6/21/2000
CAMPAIGN TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-campaign
Campaign To Text Converter: (Campaign2Text.zip or
Campaign2txt.zip 102kb)
by Gurney.
This is just a small program that takes any EAW campaign file, and
converts it to a text file, and then back again. It should make it
easier to understand what is going on in a campaign file instead of
hacking though endless lines of hex code. It also will place
comments in the files for items such as target types, weather,
special mission types, etc.
Campaign Editor Program v1.0: (CampaignEditor(GUI)v1.0.7z 1.36MB)
by Gurney.
An editor for the Campaign, Squadron and Mission files...
(other names and sizes: CampaignEditorProgramv1.0.zip 763kb) (EAW_CE_P.zip)
Campaign Editor or EAW Pilot: (CampaignEditorv1.0-EAWPILOT.zip 244kb)
by Charles Gunst.
This is a stand-alone squadron and pilot editing Windows based
program, which was released in June 1999(v1.0). This tool is a 'must
have' for all pilots who are involved in 'off-line' campaign play.
It allows you to edit information concerning your squadron in
campaigns, among other things: the plane your unit flies, where you
are based, the date of your next mission, plus you can change the
names of your pilots, and adjust their morale/fatigue levels. If
you're thinking "hey, that sounds exactly like the 'Squadron Editor'
in ECA Control Panel", you're right! EAW Pilot is already included
in Control Panel as the "Squadron Editor". If you don't have or
don't want to install ECA Control Panel, you can use EAW Pilot to
edit your squadron's info. If you have Control Panel, it's probably
unnecessary to get EAW Pilot.
You can re-equip your squadron with any other flyable aircraft, and
change your airfield to any other in the EAW world. The number of
aircraft available to your squadron can also be changed. The date
can be changed to any year and month between January 1940 and
December 1950 (EAW does not accept 1939 as a valid year, for some
reason). The name and rank of each pilot in your squadron, and the
squadron name itself, can be changed to whatever you want, as can
the fatigue and morale levels, and the sorties and kills recorded.
EAW Pilot is now included in ECA Control Panel, but is useful as a
separate program if you are using a campaign created by someone else
(because ECA Control Panel overwrites the campaign files when it is
opened).
If you want, you can use it just to review the fatigue levels of
individual Squadron pilots so you know when you should assigning
them on the next mission or who should stay on the ground, or use it
intently to increase wingman/squadron performance, max out their
victories and kills, no fatigue, and perfect morale.
It even lets you re-equip with RAF planes whilst flying for the
USAAF. Allows you to change many things in offline career mode, such
as your virtual pilot's name, the name and important information for
every pilot in your unit (including his Morale/Fatigue level, plus
his status: Active, KIA, etc.!!!); or change your unit's base or the
aircraft you fly!
Try the aircraft switching function and you'll soon realize that
with this tool installed in a '42-45 Campaign'. You can now fly the
8-gunned Mustang Mk1 with the 414 RAF Squadron over France in 1942.
Also you can follow the 414th pilot's career over Normandy and on
into Europe. With the proper research, you should be able to follow
any 'Squadron' and 'Staffel' WWII career.
"EAW Pilot" is Charles Gunst's "EAW Campaign Editor" which is
available as a program separate from ECA Panel. It was developed, I
believe, just before ECA Panel was. ECA Panel includes "EAW Pilot"
as the "Squadron Editor". It allows you to change such career
information as the names and/or rank of every pilot in your
squadron/staffel (including your own!), their missions/kills, their
fatigue and morale levels, their status (Active, KIA, wounded,
etc.), your unit's airbase, the date of your mission, and the type
of aircraft your unit flies. It is based on Nick Bell's "EAW Edit"
/ EAW Career Editor, which is a DOS-based program that allows you to
change the same things, but much more. You'll find though that EAW Pilot has a less "computerish"
interface!
Changing planes in a campaign:
It's easy! All you need is one of the editors that let you change
all the information in your career files. Currently, Charles Gunst
has "EAW Pilot", which is also included in ECA Control Panel as the
"Squadron Editor". Mr. Gunst's editor is a Windows application
derived from the DOS-based EAW career editor designed by Nick Bell.
The only advantage to Nick Bell's editor is that it let's you see
ALL the values for the pilots, where as Gunst's Windows version doesn't
have quite as many listings.If you already have ECA Control
Panel, then you probably don't need EAW Pilot, since you already
have this feature! For more information on using the Squadron Editor
in Control Panel, see the ECA Panel file section.
P.S. in Control Panel, whatever aircraft are showing in the Panel
will be the ones available for swapping. Examples: You are flying a
Hurricane in the BoB and wish to change to another aircraft (what
if....) You have Spitfire MkVb showing in the Spit IX slot, so you
can replace your current Hurricane with the Spit Vb, or with any of
the other aircraft showing in the Panel. If you have the Yak-9 in
the Spit IX position instead, the Yak will now be available, but the
Spit Vb won't!
Installing EAW Pilot Editor:
It comes as a zip file which you will unzip and install into the
main directory of the EAW Campaign you're playing. To get 'EAWPilot'
to run you'll need these two files; VBRUN300.DLL , CMDIALOG.VBX. You
can place these files with the EAWPilot tool or in your Windows
Systems folder. Now you're set to go, simply double click on the
'EAWPilot' icon found in your campaign and the tool will open. It's
suggested that you review the 'Readme' text file that comes with
'EAWPilot' to understand fully, how it works.
Campaign Edit or CE: (CampaignEditv1.1.0.zip 593kb)
by RockHPI.
Is a suite of three programs which allows the user to modify
campaigns for European Air War. It's really just a hex-editing
interface-you select the info from dropdowns or text-boxes and
CampaignEdit does the hex-editing. Read the included instructions.
Read all the instructions. Read and follow the instructions
carefully...There are two versions included-if at all possible, use
the Word version (CampaignEdit.doc). A text version is included but
the .doc has screenshots that will make the program easier to learn.
Another point I want to beat into the ground is that campaign
editing is not yet an exact science. The instructions (have I
mentioned that you should read them?) point out most of the areas
where things are a bit fuzzy, but understand that you will probably
never plug in your numbers and have your campaign just as you like
it right away-it'll take some adjusting to get everything right.
Career Editor: (CareerEditorv.07-eawedit.zip 15.6kb)
by Nicholas Bell.
EAW Edit / EAW Career Editor is a DOS editor that can easily edit your European Air War
career save files. You can see (and change if necessary) ALL the
settings for the pilots in your squadron. Be sure to save your EAW
campaign so that you don't lose it. The editor could prevent EAW
from working so back up your files. old versions: 08/05/1999 v0.5
eawcedit.zip
this editor will allow you to improve the AI of your squadron
pilots, although not in a direct fashion. Instead, you can change
some of the variable settings (which seem to have some effect). For
that matter, you could change ALL the settings. Bear in mind that
some of these are known (such as Fatigue, Morale, etc.) but many are
not. Nick Bell points this out in the editor. Some of the unknowns
are variable and some are static (do not change). Presumably these
include things like gunnery skills, aggressiveness, flying skill(?),
etc. Unfortunately, you cannot use it to change enemy AI, nor can
you change the AI for friendly pilots not in your squadron.
To Improve Wingmen
Here's what I do...First, MANDATORY!!! install the EAWv1.2 patch
(The friendly AI goes from 2 months in to flight school to 2 months
after flight school.) Next, start a campaign, set it on EASY. After
your squadron mates have racked up some kills, start using the pilot
editor (there are several out now) to peek at their stats. Record
these. Finish the campaign, and record the stats of the top two guys
who pulled through with you (or the last two originals to die with
the highest kill totals) Use these stats to build a new squadron.
Rinse,Lather,Repeat, until you have it down to a science as to the
stats required to build a legendary ace pilot AI.
What does the easy/average/hard setting actually do in regards to
the campaign?
The Easy/Average/Hard setting adjusts what sort of AI squadronmates
you have (or at least start out with). If you choose Hard you'll
usually wind up with a bunch of very green pilots--only a few will
have any missions under their belt (and not many missions at that).
Choose Easy and you tend to have very experienced fellow pilots
(lots of missions, lots of kills already). Average is of course, a
mix of the two, with some pilots of moderate experience thrown in.
Basically, if you fly a Hard campaign, expect a heavy loss rate for
your squadron (and thus a continual stream of green replacements)
and you'll have to do a LOT of work for yourself to accomplish a
mission. If you fly Easy your squadron can be successful even if
you're not! That by selecting Easy you surround yourself with the
"best" friendly AI pilots that you can at the start of a campaign.
Transfer your retired BOB Pilot to a new '43 Career:
There's no way to "officially" re-enlist a BoB pilot. But you can
"transfer" him (actually all of his stats and figures) into a new
(say '43) career with Charles Gunst's EAW Pilot (already included
in ECA Control Panel as the "Squadron Editor" function). However,
those won't show or allow you to transfer ALL the figures, but the
DOS editor Nick Bell developed (actually, EAW Pilot is based on this
one) DOES show all of this (i.e., every category). You'd just have
to fly one mission in your new career in order to establish a career
file, then you can edit the new career any way you want. Just
replace the figures for your virtual pilot with all the ones for
your pilot at the end of the BoB.
Career Linker 10: (CareerLinkerv1_0.zip 88.1kb)
by Dominique 'DOM' Legrand.
...
Career Linker 11: (Carlinkv1_1.ZIP 91.2kb)
by Dominique 'DOM' Legrand.
Enables you to keep your kill score / rank / medals etc. in the next
campaign you start.
LogBook Library: (LOGBOOKlib.zip 4.96MB)
by ?MS.
Support Library....
LogBook 30 to 31 Patch: (Logbookp30T31.zip 1.04MB
or 1,073KB)
by Min Hyouk Ki aka Minki.
patch...
LOGBOOK 3: (LOGBOOK30.zip 3.19MB or 3,269kb)
by Min Hyouk Ki aka Minki
A squadron managing program combined with a Logbook. It adds much
immersion to the game.
It adds a new dimension by allowing you to follow the performance of
every flier in your squad, notes casualties, lays out the morale and
fatigue of each ai flier, and last but not least, it allows you to
write written logs to each mission and even save screenshots and
film clips of your missions and appends them to the mission log
itself... it really is a superb add-on... and easy to load being a
self installing exe...It's not fully compatible with some add-on
campaigns like Andy's BOB.
How To Use Minki's Logbook:
First install Logbook V3.0, It has an automated install procedure it
should all work fine. (Install the logbook into your main EAW
directory.) Then copy the files of the V3.1 patch to the Logbook 3.0
directory and run p30t31.exe by double-clicking on it. It should
patch your just installed Logbook to version 3.1. That's it for the
installation.
Run the program by clicking the icon in the Start menu or by
double-clicking on logbook.exe in the Explorer. If you see the
office click the right button of your mouse and you will see all
areas that have any function (this works in all screens and can be a
great help).
Ok, now start EAW and start a campaign, fly the first mission. Get
back to logbook (you don't need to close EAW nor Logbook, after the
mission, when in the barracks just use Alt-Tab or Alt-Esc).
Now click 'select squadron'. Click with the right mouse button on a
squad field, a little window appears telling: 'add squad' and
'remove squad', you select 'add squad' of course. Another window
similar to the explorer appears. If you have set up logbook
correctly there should be at least one file: CAREER0*.SVE. Select it
(it gets blue) and click on 'open'. Now you have chosen the career
you just started. If it is another campaign go through all
CAREER**.SAV until you found your campaign. In most cases it should
be the last one. Now leave the 'squadron select' screen by clicking
on 'exit'. Now you can make use of all the other features.
Click on 'Logbook' to view all your squad comrades and their points
and logbooks. You can edit a logbook by clicking on the text in the
'remark' column.
Troubleshoot:
If the program starts and as it scans for a logbook update, it may
just hang there....if you click on the small window it will open the
program, even though it still says it is checking for an
update...try just clicking on the small window to expand it and then
you are away.
The issue I have wondered about (and one that Minki addresses in the
readme) is the lack of logging your final mission. I've often
wondered that if the EAW logbook could do it, why Minki's couldn't?
The Logbook takes its info from the EAW Save files. Since the final
mission of a campaign is not saved, the Logbook will not be able to
log it either.
EAW supports (maybe that's new for some of you) not only active,
KIA and MIA pilot statuses, but also wounded, retired, rescued and
on vacation pilot status.
LogBook 1: (LOGBOOKv100.zip 2.75MB)
by Min Hyouk Ki aka Minki.
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LogBook 2: (LOGBOOKv200.zip 2.81MB)
by Min Hyouk Ki aka Minki.
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Squad Modder: (SquadMod.zip 6.23kb)
by ?.
...?
Squadron To Text Converter: (Squadron2Text.zip 96.9kb)
by Gurney
This is just a small program that takes any EAW squadron file, and
converts it to a text file, and then back again. It should make it
easier to understand what is going on in a squadron file instead of
hacking though endless lines of hex code. It also will place
comments in the files for weapon types.
EAW Year Selector: (EAW_Year_Selector_200.zip 15kb)
by ?Scorpion?.
...Old Versions: EAW Year Selector.zip 11kb
CDF TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-cdf
Most individual files that EAW will use and load
during gameplay when needed are stored in compressed form in several
CDF archives. These CDF archives are present in your EAW
installation folder or on your EAW CD-ROM. To get access to the
individual files for editing you need to extract them from the
appropriate CDF archive using the tools below. Every individual file
present in the EAW folder has priority and is used instead of the
same file present in the CDF archives - this is the base for all EAW
modifications.
CDF Extractor: (CDF_Extractors.7z 66.7kb)
by Paulo Morais.
A excellent editing tool that is a great CDF Extractor utility which
allows you to extract files from the .CDF files which you can then
study or edit and perhaps even use to improve certain aspects of
European Air War. It also lets you convert European Air War files to
editable formats.
CDFR.exe (38kb), A DOS Tool, to extract individual files from CDF
archives.
CDFRW.exe (44kb), A 16-bit Windows Tool, to extract individual files
from CDF archives (GUI). (Works on Win9x Only?)
Here's the simplest way to use the CDFRW tool:
1) Create a new folder to work in, or at least find an empty one.
Using an empty folder is helpful because you can easily find any
files you extract from the CDF's.
2) Copy any CDF's that you plan to extract files from into the
folder.
3) Double click the "Cdfrw" icon. In the "Cdfrw window" that
appears, use the "Explorer-like" interface to find the folder that
you copied the CDF's into. When you get to the right folder, you
will see a list of CDF's appear in the box on the left. Move your
mouse pointer over to this box and double click whichever CDF you
wish to search. A list of all possible files will appear. Select
whichever file you want to extract and hit the button for "Extract"
(alternatively, you could select the "Extract All" button). Continue
to repeat this process for how ever many of the CDF's that you want
to extract files from. Then close the program.
4) Now in Windows Explorer, open the folder which you copied the
CDF's into. You should find a number of extracted files in addition
to the copied CDF's. These extracted files are what you can work
with.
CDF Manager 104:
(CDFManager104XP-EAWCM104.zip 1.35MB)
by NCrawler aka JAJ.
...setup.exe...for WinXP...Also includes 'EAW CDF Manager.exe'
separately, place in the games main folder...
CDF Notes and Extra Tools: (cdfnotesAndTools.7z
58.7kb)
by Paulo Morais.
...ALL_FLT.TXT , CDFNOTES.TXT, pln_dat.txt, ... Includes information
on the CDF format and FLT data entries...patching tools and sound
converters etc...
CDF Tools and Batch Files: (CDFtoolsandBATs.zip
35.3kb)
by Paulo Morais and BATs by Col Gibbon.
...Includes CG batch files to speed up packing/making CDF files...
Build CDF: (MPS_BuildCDF.zip 12.7kb)
by MicroProse aka MPS.
CDFFILE.EXE (13kb), DOS program that makes and updates CDF files.
Includes instructions from Paulo.
CDF importer/exporter: (mps_cdf.zip ??kb)
by AJ2000.
...2-28-2000 now available...use either the cdrfwin.exe utility or
the one that I made called mps_cdf.exe to extract 3DZ files from the
3D.CDF file in 1942 PAW...
COCKPIT TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-cockpit
British Gauges: (BritishGauges.zip 438kb)
by Crashin' Jack.
For use in making new instrument panels.
Cockpit Editor v1.2CE Installed:
(CockpitEditor12CE_Installed.7z 12MB)
by MicroProse and Crashin' Jack.
All ready exploded folder / already installed. Place over a full
install of EAWv1.2....
Cockpit Editor v1.2CE:
(CockpitEditor12CE_Installer.zip 22.4MB)
by MicroProse and Crashin' Jack.
This is the actual Cockpit Editor used by Microprose in the late
1990s to create the original default cockpits that came with the
game. This install will patch your game to a version that is not
compatible for any type of online play. So, please consider this
just another tool for editing. The first thing to keep in mind is
that this is an editor for the 2D cockpit files....This does not
mean that it's not useful for the 3D cockpits....If you create a new
cockpit, there is no easier way to adjust the needles and sprites
than by using this editor. There are some workarounds needed to get
everything to work properly....
Custom Wing View Making: (CustomWingViewMaking.zip 13.5kb)
by Col. Gibbon.
I made this little tool to help others make custom wing views for
single seat fighters only. To make the basic file follow the
instructions below.
Generic Toggle Switch: (GenericToggleSwitch.zip
6.60kb)
by Crashin' Jack.
pair of generic toggle switches.
Gunship EAW 3D Pilots: (Gunship-EAW-3D-pilots.zip
111kb)
by W. Baldwin.
...based on Gunship!
Russian Gauges: (RussianGauges.zip 477kb)
by Crashin' Jack.
Set for making new instrument panels.
Russian Radio: (RussianRadio.zip 578kb)
by Crashin' Jack.
was a prominent feature of some Russian aircraft.
FORMATION TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-formation
Formation Editor: (FormationEditor-FormEd3.zip 561kb)
by MrJelly.
...hex edits v1.2 with offsets...The program offset value defaults
to the English eaw.exe v1.2. The offset is 1227808 as shown in the
textbox at the top right. This number needs be changed to the
appropriate value in other eaw.exe files, including the different
language versions such as German. Based on this value in the English
version the formation table starts at 1227809 (counting the first
byte as 1 not zero).
Editing can only be done directly, and it will only happen if the
"Direct edit on" checkbox is ticked (on). It is "off" by default.
Editing is better done with the display showing decimal values, and
only a decimal integer from 0 to 255 can be inserted.
To edit put the decimal value in the small textbox near the top left
next to the "Value..." label. Then double click in the cell where
the value needs to go. The loaded eaw.exe will be edited instantly.
Editing could be done by running the program in the eaw directory,
directly editing the eaw.exe file and running EAW to investigate the
results achieved by modifying the file. This way we may more easily
discover what some of these values control. Please document your
findings!
Clicking the radio buttons displays the bytes as characters, decimal
or hex values. The file is re-read each time, so you can switch from
dec to hex and back to confirm that the edited value has been
inserted.
I knew that VB, Moggy, Andy and others were "au fait" with Dom's
notes, and were testing different values in the formation table, so
I thought I would produce a utility that they might use. I hope that
the upshot is that we find out what the values which are not
explained in Dom's notes (most of them!) actually control. Once this
is discovered I will be able to refine the editor so that it shows
the values and not the single bytes.
I have reworked the formation editor based on the corrected exe map.
The program can calculate the formation value based on the selection
from the radiobuttons and checkboxes, and put them in the "Type"
box(es).
All stock EAW values have 1 radiobutton and 1 checkbox selected. As
the radiobuttons correspond to values of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 the
selection is by radiobutton only. However, as the checkboxes add hex
10, 20, 40 or 80 (decimal 16, 32, 64 or 128) to the formation type
value it appears that they could be combined, even though they never
are in the default eaw.exe. So, I set them up this way. I have also
flown games with non-standard values in these formation boxes. For
example 254 which is all checkboxes plus 14. The 14 does not lie
within the radio button range 0- 6. Maybe EAW uses a failsafe
routine, but whatever the case is the game ran. Not surprisingly I
found that the long integer distance system is the one used in
targets and tardata. 64 units is 1 meter, and that makes 13 to the
foot Imperial.
I too have had some massive battles, especially with Air Activity
set to Large.
...It seemed this last column controlled spacing between wings but
this isn't the case. I had some very weird effects with this column,
planes started tumbling over not moving from their place.
The X Y Z values were correct though
x = width
Y = depth
Z = height
Using bytes 3 & 4 (high bytes) resulted in planes flying behind the
wall. Best to not use those.
The fourth column suggested it was a switch but I've had other
values in there which seemed to work, values seemed to suggest they
could only be 0 or -1. I understand now that these are not two byte
values but four as the others.
...there's a setting which is called alternate which seems to give
more freedom within the formation. Other formation types are
one lead 16
staggered 32
step 64
alternate 128
subformations are
line astern 0
line abreast right 1
line abreast left 2
echelon right 3 depends on value set in column
echelon left 3 depends on value set in column
inverted V 4
diamond 5
VBH
At least with this editor we can try different settings and
hopefully some sort of pattern will emerge. With some formation
numbers I had b17s flying like fighters, and not keeping in
formation at all.
Formation & Skin Randomizer or FS Randomizer 1b:
(FormationsSkinRandomizerv1b.zip 192kb)
by Dominique DOM Legrand.
This 'Two-in-One' Randomizer utility randomly chooses a skin from a
pool of skins available for a particular aircraft. This way,
your planes will use a variety of skins without having to manually
select a different one each time. ...get the extra squads in
v1.1...fly American campaigns right now, but I can get up to 36
bombers to escort and up to 50 German enemy ai to engage me. And
with the hard setting that's two waves of 50. I can only get 12 of
my squadron though...
Due to my(DOM) low-end home PC, I avoid very large scale formations.
I also consider that can be yielded by manually setting the number
of extra-squads in the ini file. For me, the interesting setting is
from 0 to the standard a/c number for friendly and enemy formations
and 2 to standard for the a/c I use. Extra squads are usually set to
0-1. This leads to very different fight conditions (force ratios may
vary a lot) which were NEVER known before during EAW campaigns:
- two-fighters sweep missions
- no or very few enemy a/c missions where you can focus on ground
targets.
- false scrambles
- intercepts with only a few bombers or escort fighters.
...I like to set lower values than standard as mentioned above so
you can then get small numbers of aircraft patrolling, something
that never happened in the original stock game...
...As indicated in Chapter G of the manual, the eaw.exe MUST not be
running when you launch the random process with the addon. However,
you are not obliged to randomize before every mission, only if you
wish so. You can play several consecutive missions with the same
patched exe : EAW has itself random features that change the type of
campaign missions, weather, AI aircraft and so on …
About tweaking formations and as said in the tutorial (Chapter H),
avoid no-aircraft setting with the formations that concern the
aircraft you are flying with or with the bombers you are likely to
escort (possible CTDs).
...it seems that when the tweaked formations are set to vary from
std to zero planes it tends to generate missions with small number
of planes...Was that intended? Yes, of course, this is normal since
your randomization is made between the normal (standard) size and
lower sizes. If you increase the upper and lize limit, you will have
the opportunity to get more planes than usual. As well, if you tweak
the Extra Squads (In general, I do it between 2 and zero), the
number of planes may vary a lot.
I think that many people have used the randomizer ( it's one of the
best add-ons for EAW). I tweaked the bomber formations to allow the
biggest formations (random values from standard to maximum). Fighter
formations from 0 AC's to standard formations (for allies, except
the planes that I fly for) and random formations from 0 AC's to
maximum (or one setting below maximum) for axis. Extra squads from 0
to 2. This is the best immersion for me so-far...
Tested Online with a player and it works great! No message of
incorrect data! Only the host need the randomizer. By the way the
Formation Randomizer works fine with ECAPanel!
Formations Skin Randomizer v1:
(FormationsSkinRandomizerv1-FS_RDOM_v1 196kb)
by Dominique DOM Legrand.
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FRONTLINE TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-frontline
Frontline Generator: (Frontline_Generator.ZIP
400kb)
by Dominique 'DOM' Legrand.
This tool automatically creates a frntline.dat file that contains
the data for frontlines in EAW. However, be careful, it is mainly
designed for people involved in new campaigns/theaters making. As a
matter of fact, hexediting of some other files will probably be
required for having it working in campaigns, single missions, new
theaters....This can be useful for new theaters/campaign makers. One
has just to enter the number of frontline points, enter the
line/column coordinates of every point (according to the data of the
map I previously released with the hills generator v2.0) and the frntline.dat file is automatically edited. This new frntline.dat
file has then to be copied into the main EAW directory....
This archive Includes :
FrontlineGen.exe main executable
abc.fil data file
ABTG.rtf list of airbases/targets with corresponding line/column
coordinates
HillGmap.jpg map with a draft grid of lines/columns of the 640x320
matrix.
ReadMe.txt this file
10May40.dat an example of what can be done with this utility in less
than 1 hour without brainstorming hex editing.
Frontline Generator: (FrontlineGeneratorv1.00.zip
16.3kb)
by ?.
Frontlines in EAW are composed for up to 29 points connected by
lines, either hidden (usually over the sea) or visible. EAW stores
them up to a maximum of 20 in one file called frntline.dat and uses
the right one as determined by the campaign configuration files
(should you desire additional details I refer you to the original
research done for Dominique 'Dom' Legrand); extract frntline.dat
from its cdf file if you want to examine the standard file or create
a new one and edit the lines as you like. The auxiliary display will
let you see the results.
Once you are ready save the new file as 'frntline.dat' and copy it
into the EAW folder. And don't forget to make a backup copy of the
original if you are using one of the new campaigns!
FrontLine Mover 1.1: (FrontLineMoverV1.1.ZIP 613kb)
by David R.Joyce.
...
FrontLine Mover 2.0: (FrontLineMoverV2.0.ZIP 732kb)
by David R.Joyce.
...
FrontLine Mover 2.5: (FrontLineMoverV2.5.ZIP 732kb)
by David R.Joyce.
This program allows the user to scroll thru sets of different
frontlines and airfield.dat files, select it and install those files
in their EAW folder. The program also removes those files upon user
request....
Frontline Mover: (FrontLineMoverV2.5e2.zip 914kb)
by
David R. Joyce aka Mane_Raptor and Dominique Legrand.
(ads removed by -E).
22 (including the EAW default) frontlines with lists of active
Allied and Axis airfields for each one. The active airfields change
based upon the frontline selected. Dominique Legrands notes on EAW's
Airfield file and the program's read me file are both visible at the
press of a button.
An automatic switcher for DOM's Frontlines. This allows you to
switch frontlines rather easily for Single Missions, as well as in
campaigns. (Requires msvbvm60.dll)
This program allows the user to scroll through a set of different
frontlines and install the selected one or return to the EAW default
one.
Old Versions: FrontLineMoverV1.1.ZIP 613kb , FrontLineMoverV2.0.ZIP
732kb
New Frontlines For Single Missions: (FrontlinesForSingleMissionsPak.zip 577kb)
by DOM Dominique Legrand.
These files allow the player to select one out of 21 pre-defined
front lines in EAW single missions.
Compiled a list of non-default Frontlines. With the internal
data structure of the FRNTLINE.DAT file revealed it is now possible
to create custom frontlines for both single missions and campaigns.
Included are the frontlines of the 1944 campaign and an example of a
frontline for a France 1940 campaign from May 10 1940 to the middle
of June. You can pick whichever one you want. These work great in
both Single Missions and Campaigns. DOM's new Frontlines have also
been incorporated into some of the existing add-on campaigns.
Frontline Maker: (1BaseFLbeta.zip 373KB)
by RAF_Roy.
Mission Editing, Makes Frontline around 1 Base - works for single
missions offline.
HANGER TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-hanger
Dump AND Patch WSP: (DumpANDPatchWSP.zip 16.5kb)
by Paulo Morais.
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Empty WSP: (EMPTYWSP.zip 940bytes)
by VonBeerhofen.
This file has all PCX information removed, so when it is renamed to
the filename used by the .WSP for this particular hangar no
animation will be shown. It may take some time finding out which WSP
is used by which hangar out of 30 possibillities but practice makes
perfect. For instance renaming the file to SPIT2PRP.WSP will remove
the rotating prop from the spit1a's hangarscreen. Hope this file is
usefull for hangar programmers.
How To Edit FSMLOGO: (fsmlogowsp.zip 262kb)
by Knug.
....how to modify fsmlogo.wsp (The same procedure applies to other .wsp
files aswell)....
Hangar Listed: (HangarListed.zip 8.66kb)
by ?.
Table of hangar screens slots and sprites and includes Blank
Sprites.
Hangar Menu 2: (HangarMenu2.zip 66.9kb)
by ?.
This utility creates menu files for hangar screens using a BMP JPG
or GIF version of the hangar screen picture. The names of these
files are "hangaruk.mnu", "hangarus.mnu" and "hangargr.mnu"....
Hangar Menu: (HangarMenu.zip 66.9kb)
by ?.
...
MINIPIC Batch Tools: (MINIPIC-btools.zip 86.9kb)
by MailPin.
...
Plane Hangar MNU Maker: (Plane_HangarMNUMaker.zip
478kb)
by ?.
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HILLS TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-hills
Hill Generator 2: (Hill_Generator_2.zip 13.4kb)
by Woolfman and Alatriste.
I have corrected the bugs in Wollfman's Hill Generator and the
program should generate hills with the correct height ASL.
Hills Generator v1.0: (Hills_Generator_v1.0.zip
613kb)
by Dominique " DOM " Legrand.
...
Hills Generator v2.0: (Hills_Generator_v2.0.zip
or HillsGenerator2.zip or HillGen2.zip 760kb)
by Dominique " DOM " Legrand.
DOS Utility to change elevation data etc. of the EAW landscape.
Tired of those pretty but seemingly endless flat landscapes in
European Air War (EAW)? Well lace up your hiking boots fly boy
because Dominique "DOM" Legrand has pumped up the ETO with some very
fun to navigate hills and mountains. In fact Dominique has gone one
better then creating a static defined hilly terrain. Instead he has
created what he so correctly calls his "Hills Generator". Ready for
some serious mountain flying? Looking for something a bit more tame,
say rolling hills? Just dial in the numbers. Tweak away to your
hearts content. Find a setting you really like? Simply save it in a
folder and pull it out when you are ready to fly it again. This is
really a very dramatic addition to European Air War and
significantly changes your flying experience. Reminiscent of
Microsoft's Combat Flight Simulator I, European Air War now offers
an undulating and visually interesting landscape. Those distant
bomber escort missions are no longer quite so tedious with hills and
valleys to break up the terrain, not to mention the new wrinkle of
low level dogfighting with hills and valleys to contend with.
Installation is simple for any one familiar with basic windows
procedures such as creating folders and unzipping compressed files.
Detailed instructions are included so within minutes of downloading
you can be up and flying through the mountains. European Air War
continues its evolution as the most dynamic World War II flight sim
to date, join in the experience. A must download.
Elevations already exist in the original EAW landscape : they range
from 0 (sea level) to about 3000 meters (south-eastern Europe).
However, probably because of some AI and display troubles, the
elevations were underscaled by Microprose in most areas of the
landscape. This DOS program is able to change the scale of the
original elevations, either in the whole map or in specific areas of
the map....
Map Elevation Editor: (MapElevationEditor.zip
23.4kb)
by Paulo Morais.
...asks for the desired scale factor. Any value from 0 to 65535 is
good. O gives flat land everywere. Non-zero gives a linear decaying
scaling of the height map that will be equal to the scale factor at
0 altitude and 1 at maximum altitude. This way the Alps will keep
the same height independent of scale factor, but a factor of 2 gives
something like dunes, 5 a hilly coast (volcanic island like) 10
fjord like. Also included is a text file containing terrain tile
names in order of usage in the Eaw.tm file....
Relief Tips: (relieftips.zip 110kb)
by Dominique " DOM " Legrand.
These utilities have a double purpose, * to eliminate any relief in
the pacific theater (as Stanley99 said : " no more gigantic tsunamis
in the Pacific ") FLATTERRAIN.ZIP Drop the EAW16.hm file (0 ko) in
your EAW directory.
* to create a Alp-like relief in single missions ALPSTERRAIN.ZIP
Drop the EAW16.hm file (200 ko) in your EAW directory....
IMAGE TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-image
csXImage: (csXImage.zip 630kb)
by .
...OCX Control...
Grafx2: (grafx2-2.4.2035-win32.zip
1.75MB)
by
...The Ultimate 256-color bitmap paint program...
PhotoFiltre7: (pf7-en-7.2.1.zip 5.30MB)
by .
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PICPAC EXE: (PICPAC.zip 24.3kb)
by .
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TPC to PCX Conversion Program & Batch File:
(TPC2PCX.zip 84.9kb)
by gpmwapl and Batch file by SagginB.
..
MAP TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-map
EAW World Browser Beta: (EWbrowser.zip 1.46MB)
by RAF_Roy.
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Map Generator v102: (Map_generator_v102.zip 14.4kb)
by Woolfman.
This is a program that generates a map file (Eaw.tm) from a 640x320
bmp file.
Map Generator v1021: (Map_generator_v1021.zip 21kb)
by Woolfman and Alatriste.
This is a program that generates a map file (Eaw.tm) from a 640x320
bmp file. This version was made for the SAW tile set.
Map Editor Beta: (MapEditor.7z 221kb)
by Neil Vennard aka Scorpion.
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Tile Editor: (MPSTileeditor 339kb)
by MPS?
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WM Map Maker: (WMMapMaker 4.49MB)
by ?.
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MENU TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-menu
MNU Converters: (MNUconverters.7z 14.2kb)
by ?.
...?
Pic Plane: (MNUedit.zip 132kb)
by
...MNU Edit...
Pic Plane v2.0: (PicPlanev2.0.zip 132kb)
by
...
Screen Utilities: (ScreenUtillities.zip 3.33kb)
by VonBeerhofen.
...the files in both folders will allow you to use any palette when
creating new main screens for EAW (with a few exceptions). Each
folder has a seperate ReadMe1st with instructions on it's use.
Additionally you will need the PICPAC utillity to convert your PCX
screens in a 640*480 resolution to EAW's .PIC format.
MISC TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-misc
1 Batch Files: (1BatchFiles.zip 3.11kb)
by ?.
...?
DUMP SQD: (DUMP_SQD.7z 19.9kb)
by ?.
...?
F2X2F: (F2X2F.7z 11.4kb)
by ?.
...?
EAW File Analysis Excel: (FileAnalysisExcelv2.zip
2.34MB)
by ?.
...This Excel spreadsheet analyses the data in several of EAW's .dat
files. I find it very useful in remaking the EAW world...
Generic Dump and Patch: (genericDumpandPatch.7z
427kb)
by ?.
...?
PIC Progs: (JoelMcIntyrePICProgs.zip 165kb)
by Joel McIntyre.
...Pic Image File Format...
Dats Patcher: (PaulosDatsPatcher.zip 26.9kb)
by Paulo Morais.
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Paulo Tools(2): (PauloTools(2).zip 81.4kb)
by Paulo Morais.
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Paulo's Utilities: (PauloTools.zip 80.6kb)
by Paulo Morais'.
CDFRW.EXE, for extracting individual files from the EAW *.CDF
libraries is indispensable for any EAW editor. DUMPSTR.EXE and
BUILDSTR.EXE turn EAW text string (*.STR) files into plain text
for editing, and back into *.STR files for use in EAW.
3DZ_MAP.EXE generates a standard 3D *.DXF wireframe file of EAW
3DZ files, which can be viewed in any 3D viewer or CAD program,
and is very useful for editing 3DZ files. Also includes Paulo's
new 3DZ Scaler program, for scaling any EAW 3DZ file up or down.
PAW Image Pack: (PAWImagePack.zip 3.22MB)
by MPS and ?
...Pacific Air War pics and pcx imgaes in BMP...
RAF_Roy Source Codes: (rafroysource1.zip 52.2kb)
by RAF_Roy.
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Snap Shot: (snap_shot.zip 37.0kb)
by ?.
...?
UTILS : (UTILS.7z 15.2kb)
by ?.
...?
MISSION TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-mission
Development Mission Files: (developementmission.zip 150kb)
by RAF_Roy.
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Mission Editor: (MissionEditor-Missedit.zip 9.92kb)
by Scorpion.
Removes all but 4 of the 162 bases in EAW forcing the game to use
those that remain...It allows you to choose 2 bases for each side,
and all other bases are temporarily deleted/not usable. Good for
online playing when you want to start from ground but don't want to
fly for hours to meet the enemy...
Mission Generators: (MissionGeneratorsv1.03.7z 8.91kb)
by ?Scorpion?.
...the latest 1stRAF Mission Generator.exe 28kb with 1940 and 1945
campaigns or the Mission Generator JG26.exe 29kb version with these
campaigns disabled.
Mission Maker: (MissionMaker2.zip 727kb)
by Mr Jelly.
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Single Mission Editor: (SingleMissionEditorr-MSNtoText(Jun072004).zip 84.9kb)
by Gurney.
This program converts a single mission file (from the savedata
folder) to a text file and back again. It calculates the correct
checksum for the start of the file, which is just a simple CRC32
number.
Single Mission Flyer or SMF: (SingleMissionFlyerv0.1-SMF.ZIP 395kb)
by RAF_Roy.
It performs automatic coding of files to produce a Single Mission
which works the same as an "OAW type" Mission". The mission will
have only 2 Axis and 2 Allied Airbases in use and can be used Online
or Offline. With this one tool (and suffering a bit to read the
readme) Now virtually unlimited # of Missions can be made. And You
do not even have to post them as usual: Just each get the SMF, and
any files, Scenarios, (Campaigns) you like and try a new coding.
When satisfied tell others exactly Scenario files, and which Bases
to select as airbases for the sides. Fly Online a different Mission
every time!! You do not need much info really to use SMF. No hex
editing skills are needed. Players can create limited single
missions on their own using it on their favorite scenario.
- Just start with a useable campaign or default EAW files.
- PLace the 2 files needed in SMF Program's folder
(targets.dat , airfield.dat).
- Pick 2 Axis Airbases you know are flyable, and that drawing
a frontline from Axis Base 1 to Axis Base 2 will not catch the 2
Allied you pick in between.
- Run SMF program selecting 2 Axis and 2 Allied Bases.Click
o.k. for each selction.Click O.k. at end of program to exit.
- Drop the 3 .dat files produced from the Smf/"output" folder
(targets.dat, airfield.dat, frntline.dat) into EAW in place of
any others.
- Remove *.msn files from EAW/savedata or be sure you pick to
fly from the correct 2 homebases for Axis or Allied.
- Fly!
To clarify a little more I make the following full explanation, as
even the readme may be confusing:
--------------------------------------
First, regarding the program being "on the Fly" is not quite
accurate.
It is true that you don't need to know EAW code to make your own new
Single Missions with the program.
You do not need any knowledge at all, except how to avoid confusion
with the so-called "Base" selection phase windows of SMF.(see below)
You must use the program to create the edit prior to flying.You must
use either a preexisting and fully functioning existing EAW Scenario
(i.e., a.k.a. Campaign / Scenario / Mission)
or; You can use Default EAW files previous extracted from the
Data.CDF ; That is Targets.dat and Airfield.dat files.
The program does not extract the files from the Data.CDF.You would
have to do it yourself (use cdfrw.exe program).
Using the SMF program makes automatic edits to produce the 3 .dats
files as noted. But it is up to you own means to place the created
files into EAW (along with any other needed files if using a
pre-existing scenario).
In the case of using Default files, that is all you need (Because
any other files are already in EAW's .CDF's and will be read by the
EAW.exe normal functioning).
But in the case of previously created Scenarios you need to use the
other crucial files from the Scenario.This would normally at least
be the Scenario's Griddata.dat and Tardata.dat. The easiest way to
be sure you have a fully function new "Single Mission" would be to
(backup your Campaign Targets.dat, Airfield.dat and Frntline.dat
files first or make a copy) place the new created files into the
folder containing the Scenario, in place of the Scenarios's original
Targets.dat, Airfield.dat and Frntline.dat. Then place the whole new
Scenario into EAW to Play (By any means, by hand or using a Manager
like OAW, etc.)
In other words, by any means overwrite (replace) the 3 .dat files
with the new.
----------------------------------------------
* All others Basics;
* About the Coding; "Active" vs. "Deactivated" Targets / Cities /
Bases:
Only The 4 Bases you Select will be coded for Active. All other EAW
Targets / Cities and Bases will be Deactivated. This means that EAW
will not (if there are no errors) Target them for attack for a
Mission , or To be used for AirBase for Takeoff. Online you will
need not further trouble yourself, as EAW when launched will use the
new coding. Offline, since you have the option in the hangar to
change Targets or Airbase by hand from the map , if you do so and
pick a Base that is not active, you will have errors. Also, if you
start EAW with a preexisting defaultxx.msn file that has base
selected that is not one used by the new files you coded with the
program, you either have to select the new Home base by hand from
the map and Target, or will CTD.
In other words use the 4 Bases you selected only, even if any others
are shown on the map.
---
* About the Bases and Frontline:
-The frontline will be made by the program automatically around the
2 Axis Bases you Select. The width is @4 tiles in each direction
from the center of each Base.
Then it will be connected together. That is;
The frontline will stretch across the map form point A (Axis Base 1)
to point B (Axis Base 2).
Any territory that is within it is by the way EAW functions, will be
Axis territory. So if an Allied Base you Selected to be used when
you ran SMF is located within the path of the frontline that
stretches between the 2 Axis Bases , you have made a mistake.
You just need to be careful about picking the Bases to be used. Best
to choose Bases that the locations will have no possibility of
error.
---
* About the Base Selections :
You must understand that in the Base Selections windows shown by the
SMF program you are seeing lists of the 302 possible EAW Target/Base
records of Targets.dat In Default EAW this is the same as their same
named Bases, since the coding is not altered.
But in the case of any user made files is where any confusion may
arise.
The Campaign creator may have placed data in one of those spots for
another Base.
(I know this is where all confusions will arise.. lol!)
Say, for Example A;
The Scenario creator made a Base and named it "Tokyo".He used the
data record that in Default EAW "Lemans" normaly uses.Then he made a
"Tarnames.str" file and included it with the scenario
files.(Tarnames.str file is commonly used to replace the original
name for a Base/Target/ city with an Alias). In that Tarnames.str
obviously he would rename "Lemans" to "Tokyo". So when you fly the
Scenario you see Tokyo as the name. To know what exactly is Tokyo
for the purpose of EAW coding and the use of the SMF Base Selection
windows you need to remove user made Tarnames.str and fly the
scenario prior to editing with SMF to see what exactly the
located base "Tokyo" record actually is. When you do so you will see
it is actually Lemans. Now you know that when you use SMF you want
to select "Lemans" to code that record location (alias "Tokyo").
Then the program will code it correctly. Using just this one
precaution you will not have error.
Once you are done with the SMF coding, if you wish to fly the
scenario without the distraction of default name, you can place the
user made Tarnames.str back in with the files. The Tarnames.str does
not actually affect the coding.
-I had to make the SMF work like it does to be able to code any
scenario, even though does make this confusion arise.
------
Again , one other clarification:
EAW has only 162 possible AirBases.
But there are 302 possible Targets/Bases/Cities.
You must use existing coded Airbase in the Base selection for your 2
Axis and 2 Alled Bases. The easiest way to do that is in the case of
Default EAW look to the document: EAWK3wdb.html you will see that if
it contains an "Acode" is is an Airbase.
But in the case of user made Scenario's disregard the document.The
only way to know for sure that a Base/City/Target in the Scenario is
actually an Airbase would be to fly the Scenario (unless you are
good coder and look at the .dats with a hex editor or ask the maker
- but even in that case I advise to fly it first , and of course you
must check without the Tarnames.str also). It is the only way to be
sure.
--
Also note;
Of the 302 records, one that normally would never be an Airbase in
Default EAW could be coded in user scenario as an Airbase. You must
check as told. Not just look up the document and assume London must
be "London", and an Airbase. "London" could be another Base renamed.
And also recoded.
-----
the SMF (Single Mission Flyer) possibilities:
As you Online flyers know, the EAW campaigns do not work Online. And
Single Missions or Online Missions ("OAW type" Missions) are static.
As in Frontlines do not move, Pilots are not reassigned to new
bases, etc....using the SMF, you are not guaranteed that bases will
be close. That depends on the scenario. But many scenarios have
close bases.
SMF allows you select airbases. So you can pick the closest airbases
available. (Roy's program is set to a normal tarnames.str file.)
Often I have wanted to make some better gameplay for Online in EAW.
And starting to see the way to do this.
Now, some may remember many Online Squadrons used to fly EAW. They
had many "Wars" and posted results.
But there was no real campaigns from this. Now, unfortunately there
are not so many Online Players or Squads anymore. But Online
campaigns of a sort can be just around the corner. All Online Flyers
should try the SMF. Doing so you will realize you can make any
number of missions.
Now think a bit more of what this can mean: Say Player A defeats
Player B (or Squad A, B)in a Mission. In the next phase one of
Player B 's airbase is now Player A' s and so forth. Creating a mini
campaign.
But this simple plan is not all. It is just a beginning. Through use
of some of the functions of SMF in conjunction with other editing,
much more is possible. It is not a much further step to produce a
program capable of more editing. When combined with an ability to
access the file data produced by EAW on the Hard disk, Making the
step from editing outside the program running to automatically
producing edits when the program is running and Online Mission
ended, but still in the "Lobby" is not that far away.
I plan to give some work to this in the following months. With the
help and collaboration of Mr. Jelly at some point it will become a
reality to integrate this with OAW. I want to integrate it with the
OAW selector later. Then we will have Online Campaigns.
MOVIE TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-movie
SmkTools: (SmkTools.zip 2.02MB)
by RAD.
...
PALETTE TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-palette
Bright: (bright183.zip 60.1kb)
by Erik de Neve.
Best palette Reduction for Industrial Grade High quality Textures...
Color Chips: (EAWColorChips.zip 11kb)
by ?.
...EAW Color Chips...
EZPalette: (ezpalett.zip 20.4kb)
by Michael "Wolfier" Lam.
...The main use if this palette editor is to help making palette for
any 256-color mode artworks...
PalEd: (paled10.exe 364kb)
by .
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PaletteTool: (palettetool.zip 18.5kb)
by Test Breakdown.
Windows tool to help manage 8-bit bitmap palettes.
Palette Equalizer: (PaletteEqualiser.zip 21.1kb)
by Vonbeerhofen.
These files will affect every file which gets its color information
from the DAY_FADE.PAL palette file and work as a kind of preset
color equalizer. The affected files are dependant on the used
videocard (see PALLY chart).
PALLY: (PALLY.zip 1.76MB)
by Vonbeerhofen.
I created this small utility so skinners can easily determine where
colors within EAW are taken from and as a primary guideline for
modifying the entire EAW palette. The files and these folders have
the following use
PALLY SCREEN: (PALLYSCREEN.zip 11.4kb)
by Vonbeerhofen.
These files have been created to determine which palette indexes can
screw up your so carefully created screens.
PCX 2 PAL: (pcx2pal.zip 38.8kb)
by Mike Ruete.
...
PCX Pal: (PCXpal_v4.0.zip 169kb)
by Hivebrain.
...converts pallet files for use with many programs...
PCXPAL: (PCXPAL10.zip 5.35kb)
by Juri Vainonen.
...small palette extractor for .PCX-files...
PCXSHADE: (PCXSHADE.zip 31.8kb)
by .
256 colour palette shading table generator.
RecolorBMP: (RecolorBMP-1.0.14.7z 58.3kb)
by Adam Biser aka winwolf3d
An easy to use 8-bit (256 color) BMP re-coloration program. allows
you to map colors to other colors within the palette...
Two Color Palettes for EAW: (EAW_pallettes.zip ??kb)
by ??.
one is for aircraft and objects, the other is the proper palette to
use when making new game screens.
PLANE TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-plane
The flight characteristics and certain armament
data of the 30 aircraft in EAW are stored in the FLT files. To edit
those, you can use the tools below. CAUTION: Multiplayer games will
only start if every participant of such a game has exactly the same
FLT files (and some DAT files) present in the EAW folder.
AirGrid v2: (Airgridv2(9302003)PlanesDAT.7z 24.8kb)
by Mr Jelly.
This program can edit all values in the stock EAWv1.2 "planes.dat"
file for the old 30 planes. The hit bubbles can be modified. It can
change the fuel settings to set a special fuel setting for each
plane...
The later versions of this program can edit individual aircraft ones
supported by the newer exes...Mr Jelly wrote it for Knegel, and he
knows how to use it...It evolved into newer airgrid versions as they
learned more and more about the values from the EAW source code.
Some unused but available values have been put to good use, and some
values which were never referenced in source code routines, and
therefore never used, have been utilized in the newer exes...
Some How To (Provided by VBH):
Using AirGrid is reasonably simple. First of all you need to have a
planes.dat in the same folder where the program is. After starting
the program you select an airplane to modify in the left bottom
corner and the selected planes data will be loaded into the editor.
The left top pane shows this data in decimal byte format, (which is
a bit stupid as a 4 byte value is interpreted as 4 decimal values
instead of a single 4 byte value. It's not very important really but
the link with the true value is lost.) Only the boxes in the centre
display the true value from the hexadecimal format, some even
distinguishing integers from fractional (floatingpoint) values.
You can tick any of the boxes in the top to give the selected plane
what the box describes, some entries there influence AI behavior but
most of it is self evident.
You can change the centre pane to whatever value you like but
obviously you'll need some knowledge on what is allowed or better
what data you can find on the web for your selected plane.
Next to the plane selection box a new field will open where you can
change the weapons and calibers used for your selected plane.
Editing those are a bit awkward and need to be saved after every
change you make. Preferably you need to reload the file again as the
changed data will not always display, the program is a bit buggy,
especially in that part.
AirGrid v6: (Airgridv6(7082008)PLANESDAT.zip
49.4kb)
by ?.
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Bin Load Out Editor: (BinLoEdit.zip 38.8kb)
by ?.
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DUMP & PATCH FLT: (DUMP&PATCH_FLT.zip 43.9kb
or fltedit.zip 44kb)
by Paulo Morais.
...FLT Extractor Tools...DUMP_FLT (39kb)Create a TXT dump from FLT file data and
PTCH_FLT (42kb)Create a FLT file from TXT file dump.
DUMP & PATCH PLN: (DUMP&PATCH_PLN.7z 26.7kb)
by
...
Aircraft Edit v1.00: (EAWAircraftEditv1.00.zip
231kb)
by Jeroen van Soest.
...
Aircraft Edit v1.06: (EAWAircraftEditv1.06.zip
323kb)
by Jeroen van Soest.
...
Aircraft Edit v1.08: (EAWAircraftEditv1.08.zip
323kb)
by Jeroen van Soest.
...
Aircraft Edit v1.08: (EAWAircraftEditv1.08Installer-eawae108.zip 958kb)
by Jeroen van Soest.
EAWAircraftEdit, An easy-to-use Windows based flight model editor
that allows you to alter the way your aircraft handles and flies.
You can modify a whole host of data; including flight stability,
engine data, damage data, flight controls and gun data for each
aircraft, break it down to such things as speed, drag, engine
performance, weight, armament, nationality, damage modeling, flight
model specs, armor etc. If hex-editing is not your style, this is
the utility you need. "Aircraft Edit" actually combines two of
Jeroen van Soest's earlier programs: EAW Flight Edit and EAW Gun
Edit. Note: EAW has crc file-checker in multiplayer games to
determine if everyone is using the same flight-model and other data
files, to prevent some forms of cheating. Older version: EAWAE v1.06
323kb / eawae106.zip 330kb ,
Fixed Installation in EAWaev1.08:
v1.08 fixed an installation bug that was present in v1.06 (A
temporary fix for the installation bug, is to just delete the
c:\windows\eawaircraftedit.ini file and start EAWAE again).
I'm not to sure how useful this tool is to somebody new...but it was
used to create most of the add-on flight models like ECA, ECA
Online, etc. This is a very useful tool if you have any interest in
making just about any modification to the aircraft in EAW...This tool is designed for v1.2 of EAW. From the readme, this was a
very good program for its time......pulled the files out of the CDF,
or actually edited the files within the CDF. (No mention of packing
or unpacking.) But I thought it was nice to be able to edit .flt,
and planes.dat files at the same time by clicking on tabs. However
it does not cover all of the values...EAWae apparently doesn't have
the ability to change the most important FM-values, the
response curves.
EAWae only makes changes to the Planes.dat file or the Flt files
when you actually change the data in the selected fields and then save the changes,
(remember to save your changes to apply them!). IMPORTANT!!! If you
have ECA Control Panel, you MUST remember that everytime you open
ECA CP, you will erase any changes you make to the ***.flt and
Planes.dat files in the EAW directory. To prevent this, you must
copy the newly modified relevant ***.flt files and the Planes.dat
file from the EAW directory before you open ECA Control Panel.
Fuel Setting:
Also, it can't change or influence the fuel settings.
There is no way to "wire" your aircraft's gun groups:
meaning, forcing
the player (and thus, the AI) to use both cannons and mg at the same
time. It seems, that function is hardcoded in EAW. Even when trying
to make one "big group" it will not work as it handles just one gun
type; either cannons or mg's.
To check how many rounds your rear gunner has:
You can do it with EAWAircraftEdit, or EAWGunEdit. It will show you
how many rounds each position is equipped with in ALL EAW aircraft,
even ones with multiple gun positions such as the B-17, B-24, etc.
You can also change the ammo counts for any of the aircraft/gun
positions.
To change the duration of tracers:
You have to select each
individual aircraft on the left, then click on the Gun Data Tab on
the main portion of the window. Next click on the Tab for P-38H.FLT
or SP09.FLT or whatever aircraft you are modifying. Tracer
Duration/Range is at the bottom. I haven't tried this online but I
think that this could only be done for offline play since this
changes information in the .FLT files (file-checker!). The problem
with the tracers being spaced too close, Unfortunately, I'm not
aware of anything that can be done about it, at least not until or
if Microprose releases the source code for EAW.
The dispersion of
fire from bomber gunners:
Can be increased with EAW Aircraft Edit (or
the earlier Gun Edit) program.
Use this tool to increase the amount of hits required:
Set the amount hits for a Critical
Failure in the tail section, and/or.....
Decrease the size of the hit
bubble:
For that particular part that is taking damage. If you want
to see more wings blown off, or fuel leaks, or killed pilots, simply
do the opposite for that particular hit bubble. You must do this for
every aircraft you intend to fly for/against, then save the .flt
files and planes.dat files, and put them in your EAW directory.
(Emil's Ardennes offensive campaign already has the hit bubble for
the tail decreased and hit no.s increased, so you may be able to
drop his .flt and .dat files in to save a bit of work.)
An aircraft can be made to serve both as a fighter and a bomber:
You can get Stukas escorting other Stukas. The effect of this dual
status (fighter bomber) has on other aspects of the game means
effectively the planes will use maneuvering tactics from these
aircraft types when the mission encounters routines which control
that behavior. So if a bomber is designated as a fighter bomber and
it is put in the role of a fighter, it will behave as a fighter but
when it's put in the role of a bomber it is unlikely it will do this
too because it will not encounter that particular routine during the
game. It's not only effective on the tactics the plane will use it
can also have an effect on flight and damage model.
Escort Change:
Bomber types which can be escorted
or intercepted. On escort missions, nationality is relevant: for
example, RAF fighters will not escort USAAF bombers, but if you
change the B17 into a British aeroplane, the RAF will happily escort it. Fighter types
placed in here appear to be ignored (for both interception and
escort) even if they are in the “attack plane” category.
Restore Defaults FM Models:
Just go to the main EAW directory and delete the individual .flt
files and one labeled planes.dat. DO NOT DELETE the FLT.CDF file.
When EAW Aircraft Edit is used to make changes to the aircraft
flight models, gun models, etc., It writes a new ".flt" file for
that aircraft and creates a "Planes.dat" file with the necessary
changes. Remember that the default aircraft info in EAW is stored in
the "FLT.CDF" and "DATA.CDF" files. EAW Aircraft Edit does not make
any changes to these two files. So you can revert back to all
default aircraft simply by deleting the new "***.flt" files and the
"Planes.dat" file. Alternatively, EAW Aircraft Edit has a button at
the top labeled "Import data from DATA.CDF and FLT.CDF". Clicking
this causes the default aircraft data from EAW to become the numbers
shown in EAW AE. "Saving the changes" when you exit will also
establish the default EAW aircraft values.
Positioning or Adding Guns:
To test this out, set smoke on for all guns for your plane, fly a
mission, (You can't see the smoke from your guns from inside the
cockpit), but you can see smoke from the guns on other planes and
your own plane in an external view.) If your not sure as to the
proper settings (x,y,z) for gun placement keep in mind the Z axis is
either above or below the centerline of the plane when viewed from
the side, Z is below -Z is above. Y is left or right of the
centerline -Y is on the right side of the plane Y is on the left. X
is ahead of the middle of the wing. Just experiment with it till you
get it where you want it. You also can take some screenshots while
the armament is firing. That should also give you an idea about what
general X, Y, and Z coordinates are already used and how they affect
the gun placement when you change the values. If adding guns where
there visually are not any, you won't actually see external
wing-mounted guns, but you will see the muzzle flashes! This takes a
little getting used too. Also when adding Guns, make sure that the
Muzzle Velocity and rates of fire are filled in as well as an ammo
load-out for the new guns.
About "Gun Convergence" Factor in AircraftEdit and stock EAWv1.2;
In stock EAW there really is no possibility too adjust any
convergences as it's not implemented in the game. However we do see
there seems to be some 'cross over' (convergence) of bullets for
some of the planes. If your Aircraft has center line mounted
gun/cannons then a pilot would aim at the cockpit and engine of
their target. However, if using wing mounted configuration only,
then you must sweep from side to side for best results. As the stock
EAW game has the wing mounted guns converged for long distance (hits
at 2,000 or 2,500 even 3,000 feet are possible), this is good for
novice pilots in their first combat missions, but after years of
flying, one tends to engage at short distance (250m to 300m or at
least within 500meters), but we loose hit power.
In stock EAW, the guns are grouped, so you get a smaller
dispersion (bullet hitbubble size) by adjusting them with EAWae with
the dispersion factor only on centerline mounted weaponry like in
the ME-110, the Me-109 or the Lightning. If you try this with wing
mounted guns, they too create narrower dispersion, but only for the
guns on one side of the wing; so actually, you do not get a narrower
field per say, but two narrower grouped hit areas for the gun groups
in the left and right wing. If you use higher values for the
dispersion, you get something of a shotgun effect, not really nice
if you are a crack shot, but good for spraying and praying. I would
love to have a utility for not only area harmonizing the guns at a
given distance but maybe spot harmonizing them, for the most lethal
effect possible!
Unfortunately we can't set a real convergence as it's really
built into the game exe (I think v1.28 of the source code
modifications does now allow adjustable convergence in the eaw.ini),
So with EAWae and EAW v1.2 you'll have to improvise a convergence by
adjusting other factors of the guns...sometimes with a Spit 50m
behind a Bomber one couldn't hit him cause the guns where only
shooting straight, so you would have to bring your plane in a
different odd position to get the kill. For the P51b and SpitIX in
the default EAW...you would have to set/move the guns more to the
plane middle, but not all the way, cause a bit too much in the
middle and we would have laserguns (8 x 50cal in the planenose would
make for too many kills)...
About G force values (unknown and experimental):
Use the Aircraft Edit tool to inspect the aircraft database/flight
models of stock EAWv1.2. Under the Flight Control section, you will
see that most planes have a Max G limit of 9.0 and a Neg G limit of
-3.0. This may be inaccurate or to extreme if you considered them as
to what the Pilot can take. However I believe these values are more
likely for the planes structural limits. The game uses that figure
to calculate the point where things start to break off the planes
among other things, if you will notice, the -G limit on the
Hurricane and Spit Mk1a is 0, this is due to the gravity fed carb on
those two planes. It's what causes the engine to quit when you shove
the nose over in those planes. All the planes have a +G of 9. This
is not entirely accurate because all of the real life planes had
different G limits, but it's a good ballpark average. A good test of
this is to put the +G limit for the P-51D at 4 and get into a 450
mile per hour dive and just pull back on the stick and see what
happens. The limits may be there for the AI's use, as well as
defining the structural limits.
The wider G-limit window and the known fact that the AI in
EAWv1.2 stall rarely (and spin separately) may have been included
for gameplay balance reasons by the MPS programmers. They're
probably in place for good reasons like perhaps the AI routines
weren't considered sufficiently powerful enough to challenge the
player, so the AI pilots don't use a personal G
limit (redouts/blackouts), but rather are limited only by the wider G
limits set for the planes to be given an advantage??? Unless these
default G limits are a mistake and have fell through validation and
verification by the MPS programmers, but I doubt it. I would Leave
the G limits alone. If you narrow the limits you will find after a
time that the AI planes all too easy to shoot down. Remember, it's
only a computer game and it's trying to fly dozens of planes at
once, as well as display the all the graphics. Don't you thing the
game needs to cheat a little? The G-limits seem to allow the AI to
perform UFO maneuvers even at the lowest airspeeds.
Concentrating on missions in a G6 against 38Js, MkIXs, 47Ds, and
51s, these monsters freely perform incredibly tight turns and loops
at an average speed of 140 kmh. As an experiment, You can use the
editor and toned down the G limits for the 38H/J and the 47C/D to a
more reasonable +5.85 and -0.85, a realistic limit given that they
will never stall also. The result is the AI appeared to now start
flying more reasonably -- not looping below 140 kmh, turning less
tightly at low speeds, et al. High speed turns were also gentler; no
F-16 high-G turns in those planes.
Try those same exact planes with the same adjust G limits and you
may find that the G changes did not limit the actual combat
performance all that much. Turns may somewhat be lower but overall
they will probably stay the same. You won't see a lot of difference
in stall behavior either, but this needs a lot more experimentation
to determine if adjusting the G limits effects the players plane
performance.
While I would agree that the actual a/c can withstand -3 and +9
Gs for short periods, in combat no one reaches those limits. Even 6G
turns were considered remarkable in those times. A recommendation
for those who like the single-player career mode: choose your side
for a certain career, and then set the enemy a/c to more reasonable
G limits. It may make the AI performance more consistent with the
actual experience, instead of impressing you with UFO capabilities.
About the Code Groups Independent EAWv1.28 and Newer FLT Editors:
The more recent versions of "planes.dat" and "*.flt" are modified
versions of the stock EAW files which MrJelly's file editors are
needed for the newly formatted flight models which have values that
EAWv1.2 had, but doesn't use. In the 1.28 series of eaw.exes, these
values are put to good use...There are additional new and original
unused values in the *flt files...many of the values never where
used in EAW1.1 and 1.2. These values allowed Knegel to implement new
features, like a 2nd supercharger stage and different engine
overheat characteristics. As such the old value descriptions don't
fit anymore, meaning you can not use this old AircraftEdit tool to
modify them.
Hitbox & Armor Tweaker: (eawtweakprogram.7z 99.9kb)
by Neal Orr aka WWMaxGunz.
He wrote EAW Tweaker back in the summer of 1999 in response to the
v1.2 patch. (he's not updated it since) He had been in
correspondence with Paulo Morais who had given him the file layout
info and some very basic tools for editing. When the official EAW
1.2 patch came out, Paulo wrote ARMBOOST in response and a week or
so later I had the 1st (Hit Bubbles) Tweaker ready.
(ARMBOOST picks up the armor of all EAW planes by 50%. I felt
that was not a good response to the "problem" of gunnery in 1.2.) So
I went into the layouts and saw that Hitboxes are really bubbles
with center location and radius. I then wrote the Tweaker to tweak
the hit bubble radii and armor values as well, since yes, the armor
is a bit weak. I released the program but I doubt it's gone really
far.
Two later versions...along with the source code are available.
It's all in Borland Turbo C++ 3.0 done as DOS/ASCII C++ so it will
transport easily. The big plus is that I wrote the file interface to
data structures as objects that open the existing mod files if they
are present or will go into the cabinet files and make the mod files
if they are not. All that without having to write any app code
except instantiation of the file buffer objects. It's very clean.
All known data members are labeled as well so further development
should be pretty easy too. If you can write C++, the EAW file class
in that source can let you access the known plane's data by
criteria. I never finished that part...
The original size of wing (and tail) hit bubbles in EAW makes
them far too easy to hit from front or rear. This tweaker shrinks
all bubbles the same but really wing and tail bubbles should be like
an extra 1/4 to 1/2 off. Modern Gaming PC's now (year2016) could run
a lot more hit bubbles, they are way faster to detect hits than
boxes. The game code might allow more hit bubbles, treat them all
with the same code and different data.
Flight Editor: (FlightEditor(11112003).7z 10.7kb)
by Mr Jelly.
...
Gun Editor v1.02 (GunEdit.zip or
GunEditv1.02.zip 209kb)
By: J. Van Soest.
An excellent program that lets you define the guns for a plane. It
is very fun to play around with...It allows you to
edit the number of gungroups, gungroup data, gun positions and gun
performance for each aircraft.
Loadout Editor: (LoadOutEditor(2003).zip 26.8kb)
by Mr Jelly.
...The four text files are read by LoadoutEdit.exe to get the names
of the mounts, planes, weapons and locations...
Mog Program: (MogProg.7z 13.4kb)
by Jel.
Switchslot utility to allow users to manually change the slot of a
model by changing the file header. I included it in the Zip. so you
don't have to do a long search through many pages to find it...
PICPAC Collision Detection: (PICPACCollisionDetection.zip
106kb)
by VonBeerhofen.
These files actually belong in the PicPac utillity. When edited,
these files will execute the collision detection when the plane hits
the water line. I guess there may be more to follow. These ingame
files can not be translated with picpac.
Armor Boost: (ARMBOOST.EXE ??kb and
ARMBOOST.TXT)
by Paulo Morais
A treat for EAW hard core players! a program to boost all EAW armor
values by 50% as a v1.2 fix for too-easy kills. It is a DOS window
program. It changes your files. It has save, restore and apply. Read
the directions before using! If you use this online, all others need
to be using this as well. You can use restore to get your old config
back, then apply to have the boost.
Hitbox & Armor Tweaker: (eaw_tw.zip 201kb and source code
eawtw_c.zip 35k)
by Neal Orr aka WWMaxGunz.
...This is the older version from 1999...
MASREDUX: (?? ??kb)
by ??Paulo Morais??
...can reduce mass of planes...
SKIN TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-skin
TPC Textures; All textures used by EAW are in a
custom compressed TPC file format developed by MicroProse. While
this compression reduces file size, direct editing is no longer
possible in this form. TPC textures are used for a variety of
purposes in the game - for example for aircraft skins, terrain tiles
and menu screens. Sometimes TPC files are renamed to indicate their
purpose in the game - e.g. the terrain tiles are nothing but TPC
files renamed to get the file extension TER or the menu screens with
the file extension PIC. Once you know the pixel size / resolution of
a texture and apply a proper PAL color palette, you can create your
own replacement using any graphics application. PICPAC is used to
convert editable PCX image templates to TPC files the game can use -
while the filename will indicate what your texture is used for in
EAW. PCX templates can also be found in many, already existing
user-made mods.
3DZ Map: (3DZ_MAP.zip 62.6kb)
by ?.
...
3dz 2 bmp: (3dz2bmp.7z 21.1kb)
by ?.
...
gpmGUI: (gpmGUI.zip 914kb)
by RAF_Roy.
a GUI for gpmTpc2Pcx...no batch files...
1. unzip the gpmGUI.zip and make a shortcut on your desktop for the
program - (my readme's confusing - just be sure to always put files
you want to unpack in a new folder each time and np! you will have
no overwriting issues - you won't need any configuration to use
default mode - just ignore the readme for now).
2. Launch the program - you will get a 'Browse for folder' box. Find
the folder containing files you wish to unpicpack.
3. Next a little text box lists the files in the folder. Select
files by mouse and/or shift + arrow key to multi-select or control +
mouse to select individual non-sequential odd files if needed. Click
OK
gpmGUI triggers the gpmTpc2Pcx (included in the zip) - you will see
a DOS box open and the files unpicpacing
Then a short delay prompt 'please wait' while the program cleans up,
and you are done!
Ground PCX: (GroundPCX.zip 271kb)
by VonBeerHofen.
These are the PCX files from the groundobjects in EAW with added
pallette. Maybe they could be incorperated in the PICPAC utillity
too, since I have not been able to find these PCX's anywhere and
they can not be retrieved from the game since they lack colour
information. With these files anyone can edit any groundobject to
his own liking (PICPAC needed) and EAW may get even better.
Paint Kit: (MPS_eawpixpac.zip 5046kb / 4.92MB)
by MicroProse.
...Art Kit...PicPac...Aug 4, 1999. Paint your own plane exteriors, cockpits and terrain. Please note that modifying the EAW art files is an
unsupported feature. This Art Kit is Not for the German version of
European Air War. This is a released free program (PICPAC 48kb) that
allows you to edit and repaint the planes to make new skins in EAW,
to better represent a chosen squad...Converts PCX images to TPC
texture files. (All textures used by EAW are in a compressed TPC
file format developed by MicroProse. While this compression is
reducing file size, direct editing is no longer possible. This file
archive contains the textures of the planes in PCX format as well as
a utility intended to convert them to the TPC format. Once
the PCX file is converted, simply copy it to the EAW main directory.
TPC textures are used for a variety of purposes in the game - for
example for aircraft skins, terrain tiles and menu screens.
Sometimes TPC files are renamed to indicate their purpose in the
game - e.g. the terrain tiles are nothing but TPC files renamed to
get the file extension TER or the menu screens with the file
extension PIC. Once you know the pixel size / resolution of a
texture and apply a proper PAL color palette, you can create your
own replacement using any graphics application. PICPAC is used to
convert editable PCX image templates to TPC files the game can use -
while the filename will indicate what your texture is used for in
EAW. PCX templates can also be found in many, already existing
user-made mods.)
*There Is a typo in the readme file shipped with PICPAC, The
"P####TXS.tpc" filenames are actually the result of a typographical
error. (Note: P#### stands for the aircraft code). When the PICPAC
utility was released by MicroProse, the Readme that MicroProse
included misidentified the "TES" files as "TXS". Nobody caught it
for a long time, files like P####txs.tpc have to be renamed to
P####tes.tpc to work correctly in the game. While the P####TEX.TPC
represents the aircraft texture at a close distance, the
P####TES.TPC (note the S) represents the long distance lower
resolution texture. There may still be a few VERY old add-on skins
around which contain "TXS" files. If you need to use one of these,
you can simply rename the "txs" portion of the filename as "tes" to
work correctly.
*If you repainted an aircraft texture and transformed it to TPC with
PICPAC.EXE. But it doesn't seem to run or is appearing in strange
colors in the games flight screen then make sure you have the
correct filenames applied to let the new files substitute the EAW
default ones in the games main folder. If the aircraft appears in
strange colors, try to re-use PICPAC.EXE on your PCX template with
the -P option. This will correct the palette (it is limited to 256
colors - at least when using a 3Dfx graphics card or when running
EAW in Software Emulation mode.)
'MajorLee 11-04-1999 Gave the original idea of a petition to Stephen
White webmaster of EAW Online, asking Microprose to release a patch
and some kind of Paint Utility. The petition idea was put down
immediately by those who said that we could not influence MPS into
doing anything. They were wrong! Martin deRiso, the Producer of EAW
went and helped get Picpac released!'
How to use the EAW paint kit
You can fly with a custom paint job. Although if you change the
paint job of a single aircraft with this kit, all of the same
aircraft appearing in the EAW will also change with the new paint
job. In other words, painfully repainting the P51 Mustang and flying
it with EAW then, the other P51 is also wearing the same paint job
or skin. That's why the degree of excitement had declined shortly
after the first skins where made by the community. There was no
single planes with single paint jobs/skins. However I will explain
an introductory set of steps on how to use it from now on.
1 What you need
-EAW Paint Kit
-Paint software that can edit image files of * .PCX (You can use
with PhotoShop or PaintShopPro if you want).
2 Extracting EAW PaintKit
-After downloading EAW PaintKit, unzip it into a suitable folder.
-After decompressing, you will see that it has the following
directory structure
\EAW Textures \Cockpits \Planes \Terrain
The cockpit texture is in the "Cockpits" folder,
The "Planes" folder contains a texture of the appearance of the
aircraft for each model.
The "Terrain" folder contains the texture of the terrain.
3 What kind of files are in it?
When you expand the "Planes" folder, there is a folder for each
model.
For example, let's look at the "B17" folder in this. There are three
files as listed below. Of these, Pbb 17
n . pcx is a texture of nose art ( attention to " n ", meaning of
NoseArt), these are only in B 17 and B 24.
Other aircraft are
* tex. pcx (texture file of airplane appearance) and
* tra. pcx (filter file that defines transparent part)
It is only two kinds. (The filename part "*" will be a different
name for each model.)
Basically, after making changes to this "* tex.pcx" file, we use the
utility PicPac.exe included in PaintKit to generate a compressed
file that EAW can recognize.
4 Procedure for changing the texture file
Let's show the specific change procedure with B17 as an example
where we know what kind of files are.
(1) Create a working folder (eg c: \ Work), and change the texture
file of the airplane you want to change (Pbb 17 tex.pcx in this
example) and PicPac. Copy the exe command.
(2) Edit the texture file using paint software that can edit pcx
file.
Original texture file
Pbb 17 tex. pcx
This is the original content before editing.
The parts of the aircraft are mixed up and collected.
It is a file of 256 × 256 pixels.
Pbb 17 tex after editing. pcx
I applied a red flight identification color to the wing tip and the
vertical tail. I think I noticed, but there is only a texture on one
side of the aircraft! Except for nationality marks, changes on one
side are reflected in opposition. Also, since it is unclear how far
it is the target part of the aircraft, there are trial and error and
skill to finish it perfectly.
(3) When your done painting , save it with the same name as the
original name ( Pbb 17 tex.pcx ). This makes texture for high
resolution possible.
(4) Using a paint software, convert a texture of 256 × 256 pixels to
128 × 128 pixels to create a low resolution texture (used in the
middle range). This is called Pbb 17 tes. Save it as pcx . Although
this work may be omitted, EAW uses the original data if there is no
medium for medium range, so if the new paint color and the original
paint color are quite different, as the airplane approaches You will
feel as if it replaced.
(5)
Now , two files, Pbb 17 tex. pcx (256 × 256 pixel high resolution
version)
Pbb 17 txs. pcx (128 x 128 pixels low resolution version)
is made.
Here, open the DOS window and move the current directory to the work
folder (in this example, C: \ work). Type
CD c: \ work
C :.
Purpose file Pbb 17 tex. pcx, Pbb 17 txs. pcx and utility PicPac.
After confirming that exe exists, type as follows.
PicPac - p Pbb 17 tex. pcx Pbb 17 tex. tpc (convert to
high-resolution compressed file)
PicPac -p Pbb 17 txs. pcx Pbb 17 txs. tpc (converted to a
compressed file for low resolution)
(6) The two compressed files Pbb 17 tex. Generated in (5). tpc and
Pbb 17 txs. Copy tpc to the EAW folder.
That is the end.
The way of changing cockpit texture, topography texture is also the
same way.
PicPac GUI: (PicPacGUI_12a.zip 260kb)
by Walter "Waldo" Knödgen.
This little tool allows you to convert pcx-files with PicPac by a
Windows-based menu-screen, more convenient than with DOS-command
line parameters, etc. There are also switches for other features of
PicPac, but not necessary for EAW, please check the readme for
further information about the program.
PICPACW: (PICPACW.zip 131kb)
by ?.
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Skinning Palette Pack V2:
(SkinningPalettePackV2.zip 903kb)
by VonBeerhofen.
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Picpac Skin Worker: (skinworker.zip 26.7kb)
by Pisis.
If you make skins, you must know that the picpac process is quite
long and sometimes problematic. I have created these files which
does your work for you.
TPC to PCX Converter: (TPC2PCX.zip 84.9kb)
by gmpwalp.
gpmTpc2Pcx, the "unpicpacking" tool...utility, which converts any
EAW *.TPC file into its *.PCX file, for re-painting. The reverse of
PICPAC, it is very useful for extracting a PCX file from a
non-standard *.TPC file.
Readme:
In following description "" means "value of xxx" and "[yyy]"
means "yyy is optional"
How gpmTpc2Pcx uses from command line:
The form of is:
[drive][path]basefilename[extension]
If "extension" is NOT supplied, "gpmTpc2Pcx" checks if file
specified by (without extension for now) exists and if so, tries to
use it. If not, it appends ".tpc" to and tries again.
If extension is supplied, "gpmTpc2Pcx" will use it whatever it is.
How gpmTpc2Pcx uses from command line:
The form of is:
[drive][path][basefilename][extension]
(So as you see the output file may not be delivered at all.)
If "outputfile" IS delivered it used without any changes. (But if it
contains "path", it MUST exist. "gpmTpc2Pcx" do not create
directories)
If "outputfile" is NOT delivered,"gpmTpc2Pcx" creates file with name
".cip". (As you see, file is created in current
working directory.)
It works with ".ter", ".spt", ".mpc" files too. In fact this files
are ".tpc" files whith changed extension.
As an example, let's convert a P-51D Mustang texture file
("Pp51dtex.tpc") back into a .pcx file.
What you will see in the DOS command box will be in bold type; what
you should type will be in normal text; an underscore represents a
space [Do NOT type an underscore, hit the spacebar instead!); and
the word "Enter" in italics is the command to hit the Enter key on
your keyboard.
C:\EAWconversions>
C:\EAWconversions>gpmTpc2Pcx_Pp51dtex.tpc_Pp51dtex.pcx
Enter
Now underneath this line you should see:
gpm unPICPAC
ALFA 2 version dated: Nov 20 2001, 16:19:03
OK! That's it! You should now have a PCX file in your
"EAWconversions" folder named "Pp51dtex.pcx".
In order to make a conversion to some other file type extension
(such as .spt, .mpc, etc.), ASSUMING it is a compatible file type,
you would do everything exactly the same as above, EXCEPT you will
use filetypes with whatever extension you are tying to make. So, if
you want to "unPicPac" the "Person1.spt" file, it would look like
this:
C:\EAWconversions>
C:\EAWconversions>gpmTpc2Pcx_Person1.spt_Person1.pcx Enter
gpm unPICPAC
ALFA 2 version dated: Nov 20 2001, 16:19:03
Also, SagginB and others has made a
bunch of batch files. One for single conversions, and one that
changes all the ter files in the folder to pcx files, all with just
one click!
You can also make your own easy, just open a .txt file with notepad,
type this in for an example: gpmTpc2Pcx.exe Europe1.pic Europe1.pcx
Then save and rename a copy with the file extension as .bat
instead of text
TPC2PCX2TPC Batch File Tools:
(TPC2PCX2TPCBatchfiletools.zip 130kb)
by Shawn Griffin aka sagginb.
...
TPC2PCX Conversion Program & Batch:
(TPC2PCXConversionProgram&Batch 84kb)
by MailPin.
...
TPC to PCX Conversion Program & Batch File: (TPCtoPCX.zip
85kb)
by gpmwapl, SagginB, RedEyes.
...
PicPac: (Picpac.zip 29kb)
By Microprose.
program for converting *.PCX files into the *.TPC files used by EAW.
Essential for creating or changing aircraft skins. Note that this
zip file contains only the PICPAC.EXE file and its explanatory text
file. The full PICPAC download (some 5 Mb in size), has all the EAW
*.PCX files enclosed.
DOS command "picpac/?" gives the following result:
PICPAC v6.01 10/25/96
Usage: PICPAC [options] inputfile [outputfile]
Options: (Can use a '-' or '/')
-h,-? This help screen
-p Save Palette (has no effect on .col files)
-nox Null out Image
-b Force output to be bitmaped
-raw Force output to be bitmaped with no header
-sw,h Clip output size to width by height
-sega Sega Output, and 8 bit pal
-8 Keep pal 8 Bits
-w[2|4|8|16] Specify LZW table size (in k)
-q Quite Mode
Notes:
Input file can be a gif, pcx, lbm, bbm or col.
Output filename is input filename with .pic for the ext.
????: (texgrid.zip ??kb)
by Cortilein.
Tool for PAW skinners, read on: This "funny" texture may find use as
a skinner tool to determine the position of the textures when
painting PAW aircraft textures "from scratch". Just rename the TPC
file to Pxxxxtex.tpc, where xxxx is the code of the slot the
aircraft you wish to paint will occupy (due to ECA Panel settings).
In EAW the aircraft will then be covered with a texture skin that
allows you to determine the relative position of the single part
coverings as follows:
Black lines horizontal position in the PCX/TPC file
Yellow lines vertical position in the PCX/TPC file
White squares upper left position in the PCX/TPC file
Red squares upper right position in the PCX/TPC file
Grey squares lower left position in the PCX/TPC file
Black squares lower right position in the PCX/TPC file
By filling the squares one by one you could then locate the edges
of the coverings. Maybe you find this useful to shorten work time
when skinning a PAW aircraft for EAW.
SOUND TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-sound
The sound effects and radio chatter you hear in
EAW gameplay are stored in a special SND sound file format developed
by MicroProse. Before you can edit or substitute those files, you
will have to convert them into the very basic RAW sound file format
using the tools below. Good sound editor applications are able to
read and modify RAW sound files. If you have a WAV source as a
substitution, you will have to convert it into RAW format first
before doing the last conversion step to SND format with the tools
below. Unlike WAV files, RAW files do not store their frequency,
bitrate and number of channels inside the file - so you have to keep
track of these three values and provide them during RAW file opening
and SND file creation as well. The BGM background music files,
however, that are stored in the "music" subfolder of EAW are simply
renamed WAV files - no additional conversion is needed when
substituting those.
EAW Sound Utility v1.13 Update: (EAWSoundUtilityv1.13UP.zip
401kb)
by NightCrawler aka NCrawler.
...
EAW Sound Utility v2.0: (EAWSoundUtilityv2.0.zip
1.49MB)
by NightCrawler aka NCrawler.
...
EAW Sound Utility v2.07: (EAWSU207.zip or
EAWSoundUtilityv2.07.zip 1314kb)
by NightCrawler aka NCrawler
EAW Sound Utility is most convenient for hearing the sounds and also
convert .wav files into and out of .snd and .wsd. This tool is only
able to open uncompressed Windows .wav files (PCM), but not
compressed Windows .wav files (ACM).
GoldWave: (gwave570.exe 7.77MB)
by
...old enough sound editor to be compatible with EAW sounds...
RAW 2 SND 2 RAW Batch: (RAW2SND2RAWBatch.7z 34kb)
by Cord, Col. Gibbon
...
German Translation Bugfix: (EAWdeu.zip 8kb)
by Tannethal.
Patches various translation errors in the German Version of EAW.
SND Converter Tools: (sndutils.zip 38kb)
by Paul Morais.
DOS Tools, SND2RAW (35kb) Convert SND file format to RAW sound data
files and RAW2SND (35kb) Convert RAW sound data files to SND file
format.
STRING (TEXT) TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-str
EAW stores the text strings that show up in the
game in a special STR file format developed by MicroProse. These
files contain various information, e.g. the labels for aircraft
names, squadron names and descriptions, subtitles, weapon names etc.
organized in several STR files. Use the tools below to extract the
data from STR files into editable ASCII text files, apply your
changes with any text editor and finally convert the result back to
STR format.
STR Converter Tools: (DumpEditBuild-Stredit.zip 26.4kb)
by Paulo Morais.
DUMPSTR (18kb) DOS Tool, Write STR file content into TXT files
and BUILDSTR (20kb) DOS Tool, Write TXT file content
into STR files
Dumpstr so far directs the output to the screen unless otherwise
is specified.
To get a file editable with notepad use this command line.
dumpstr name.str > name.txt
The resulting txt file then can be edited with notepad, add new sentences remove
other ones, translate the whole thing and so forth and so far.
After you have done this use buildstr to apply these changes to the
str file.
It's important that the str file and your edited file reside in the
same directory otherwise buildstr will fail.
Command line is just
buildstr name.txt
The information which file is to be edited is stored in the txt so
it doesn't have to be specified.
Stredit: (StrEdit(9-4-2006).7z 9.34kb)
by Paulo Morais.
Allows for easy editing of EAW str files
String File Maker: (Madestr.zip 15.4kb)
by ?.
To make your own .str files using "dumpstr.exe" and
"buildstr.exe"...
TARGET TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-target
2 DATs Checker: (2datscheck.zip 368KB)
by RAF_Roy.
Compares targets.dat and airfield.dat for Acodes, Tcodes and Tardata
pointer.
Blank EAW TTD.DAT: (EAW-TTD-dat.zip 1KB)
by RAF_Roy.
a blank EAW_TTD.dat. Used with BaseGrid tiles to see tardata objects
placement, so city buildings, etc. don't appear.
Default Object Editor 1.0: (DefaultObjectEditor-TTD1Full.zip
2.70MB)
by Gurney.
An editor for the default objects (DOs) that appear on each of the
ground tiles in EAW. Target editor...
Editing Notes On Terrain And Airfield/Ground Target Files:
(DOMNotes+Tools.zip 503kb)
by Dominique "DOM" Legrand.
...Includes Tools; EAWK3.wdb, (Blankfiles; GRIDATA.DAT, TARGET.DAT),
(Targetset; CONVERT.EXE, VERTCON.EXE), README.RTF, Frontline
Generator...
EAWK3: (EAWK3.zip)
by Dominique "DOM" Legrand.
...EAWK3wbd.html...
Tile Target Editor(8-29-1998):
(MPS_TileTargetEditorGeoTool(8-29-1998).zip 4.15MB)
by MPS.
...with GeoTool.exe...
tarblock2dax v1.0: (tarblock2dax.zip 347kb)
by RAF_Roy
This program reads a block and makes a .dax out of it. A block would
be the data from a base record from Tardata.dat -You must provide
the block from Tardata...
Target Centerer v1: (TarCenter.zip 366KB)
by RAF_Roy.
Centers your Targets and Tardata Base. Read my Tutorial...also
included in the TeaTools2v2.
TardataBlockAdd v2.0: (TardataBlockAddv2.0.7z
571kb)
by RAF_Roy
...
TardataBlockAdd v2.2: (TardataBlockAddv2.2.zip
511kb)
by RAF_Roy
...
Source Code For Tardata Block Add v2.2:
(TardataBlockAddv2.2SourceCode.zip 6.39kb)
by RAF_Roy.
...
Target Editor(2004):
(TargetEditor(2004).7z 1.95MB)
by Gurney.
...This is the first release version of the EAW Target Editor...
Target Editor Win98: (TargetEditor98-TEdit98.7z 2.32MB)
by Gurney.
...installer...
Target Editor Sample Projects: (TargetEditorSampleProjects-EAW.zip
256kb)
by Gurney.
...
Target Editor WinXP: (TargetEditorXP-TEditXP.zip
2.35MB)
by Gurney.
...installer...
Targ PicPac: (TargPicPac.zip 68kb)
by ?.
...
Column and Line Tile Loc: (TColLineTM.zip 368kb)
by RAF_Roy.
see EAW Column, Line and eaw.tm tile loc of record in your
targets.dat.
Target Copy: (tcopy.zip 365kb)
by RAF_Roy.
Not really a 'copy' program , as it remakes your tardata and
targets.dat
primary use;
The program effectively shrinks your tardata.dat if possible.
Reorders the tardata records.
It makes a new tardata.dat and targets.dat from the old.
The originals will be untouched.
Tea Tools: (TeaTools.zip 3.41MB)
by RAF_Roy.
..
Tea Tools 2 v2: (TeaTools2v2.zip 6.88MB)
by RAF_Roy.
Tools For Tardata Editing
Updated Version, Tools for Tardata editing,includes new tools: June
2 2007 *also added new TarCenter program, and
RAF_RoysTools2Tartorial.pdf* TarBaseSnagr, TSetAdd2, TarBlock2dax2,
alt-TSDM-tiles, BaseGrid Pack
Target ttd Check: (Tgttdcheck.zip 370kb)
by RAF_Roy
...To use: Put your targets.dat (yes targets.dat !) into the same
folder and run the program...This little tool reads your targets.dat
and reads the "pointer" for each base.The "pointer" is the address
that refers to the tardata address. Useful for error checking your
pointers or general info.
wilx34i.dll: (wilx34i.zip 19.4kb)
by ?.
...This wilx341.zip contains the wilx341.dll , it is used by some of
my (RAF_Roy) programs, but due to error during compiling some (like
version 1 of TColLineTM.exe) did not get the .dll included. So the
fix is simply unzip this .dll to that program's own folder, and
thereafter it will work.
Base Area Viewing: (BaseViewTM.zip 3.7MB)
by RAF_Roy.
Base area Viewing Tool and tiles. Note: Update June 2, 2007; the
Centering function not recommended as code in Baseview is obsolete.
Use my new TarCenter to center bases!
TarSetMaker: (TSDMtiles.zip 15.5MB)
by RAF_Roy.
512 x 512 size tiles for use with BaseViewTM program for optional
tiles for TarSetDataMaker.
Target Editor: (??? ??)
by MrJelly.
...the targets can be divided throughout the campaign and made
visible too. When all targets/airfields are properly on the map,
online games will behave as stock EAW as long as a few rules are
maintained one of which is that all targets/bases need to have at
least one object placed (shipyard/railway and some unknown ones)
which will make an interdiction choice available. Online carrier
takeoffs have already been extensively tested as were the several
mission types. All worked like a charm.
TERRAIN TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-terrain
Base grid Pack: (BaseGridPack.zip 396kb)
by RAF_Roy
...contains both the BaseGridTool and the BaseGridTiles...
Hi-Res EAW Terrain Utility - hiresmod.bat: (hiresmod.zip
2.13kb)
by Max188.
This very simple utility will rename EAW add-on terrain set files to
use hi-resolution 256x256 tiles. This results in higher detail
being visible with less terrain jaggies. Can be used on any
add-on terrain. (Note: many terrains available for download
may likely be hi-res by now).
MapEdit(Photon)-TerrainEditingPack: (MapEdit(Photon)-TerrainEditingPack.7z
577kb)
by Photon, and
...
MapEditor(Photon): (MapEditor(Photon).zip 273kb)
by Photon.
...
MapEditor-ME TILES: (MapEditor-ME TILES.zip 259kb)
by ?.
...EAW Tiles BMP...
Map Elevation Editor: (MapElevationEditor-Mapenh.zip
23.4kb)
by Paulo Morais.
...
Map Editor (2-02-2005): (MPS_MapEditor(2-02-2005).zip
339kb)
by MPS.
...
Map Editor OGL(12-22-2004):
(MPS_MapEditorOGL(12-22-2004).7z 1.96MB)
by MPS.
...
Map Editor OGL(12-23-2004):
(MPS_MapEditorOGL(12-23-2004).7z 1.98MB)
by MPS.
...
Map Editor OGL v3(12-07-2007):
(MPS_MapEditorOGLv3(12-07-2007).zip 1.19MB)
by MPS.
...
Tile Map Editor: (MPS_TileMapEditor.7z 2.04MB)
by MPS.
...
Random Tile: (RandomTile.zip 52.6kb)
by Gurney.
...
TPC to PCX Conversion Program - Hi-Res EAW
Terrain Utility: (TER2PCXTerrainConversion.zip 88.3kb)
by gpmwapl
This very simple utility will rename EAW add-on terrain set files to
use hi-res tiles. EAW was built with 2 different resolutions of
terrain tiles. If you are using an add-on terrain, these tiles have
been created as separate low-res and hi-res tile files. The low-res
tiles are 128x128 pixels and named lr*.ter. The hi-res tiles are
256x256 pixels and named bn*.ter.
Terrain editor v 1.1 Beta Readme:
(TerrainEditorv1.1Beta-readme.zip 1.67kb)
by
...
Terrain Editor v1.3: (TerrainEditorv1.3.7z 4.12MB)
by woolfman.
...
Terrain Editor v1.3 Final:
(TerrainEditorv1.3Final.7z 4.34MB)
by woolfman.
...
Terrain Editor v1.4: (TerrainEditorv1.4.7z 1.57MB)
by woolfman.
...Terrain editor is a Visual Basic 6.0 application that helps to
easily and quickly build terrains
Terrain's Editor Patch 10 to 14:
(Terrain'sEditorPatch10to14.zip 23.2kb)
by woolfman.
...
Terrain Tools: (terraintools.zip 138kb)
by
...
MINI PICTURES (WSP) TOOLS
Related Download Links:
-tools-edit-wsp
WSP Sprites: The non-static components of EAW menu
screens like the menu items, aircraft mini-pictures, medals and
other artwork are not part of a simple (renamed) TPC texture.
Instead, MicroProse has used a certain bitmap sprite file format,
the WSP files. Those files contain a single image or multiple images
- byte #9 inside the WSP file indicates the total number of images
inside that particular WSP file. Bytes #5-#6 contain the image width
and bytes #7-#8 contain the image height - while these are the same
for all images contained in the same WSP file. These tools allow you
to extract one or more images from these WSP files and store them as
RAW images - readable with a good graphics utility. The height and
width values and the PAL color palette have to be provided manually
when opening RAW images, because that data is not stored inside the
RAW files. After editing or substituting the RAW images, you can
pack them back inside the WSP files at the given image position
using these tools.
EAW Batch Tools: (btools.zip 86.9kb)
by MailPin.
This archive contains a set of MS-DOS batch files to automate
compression and extraction of .raw minipic files from/to
fsmplane.wsp EAW file (requires dump_wsp.exe tool by Paulo Morais).
Also Contain a set of MS-DOS batch files to automate compression and
extraction of .tpc texture image format files used in EAW. Includes
tpc2pcx.exe convertor program written by gpmwapl.
Dump And Patch WSP Batch: (DumpAndPatchWSPBatch.zip
16.4kb)
by Paulo Morais.
...batch files for...
fsmlogo wsp Edit: (fsmlogowsp.zip 262kb)
by Knug.
Description on how to modify fsmlogo.wsp (The same procedure applies
to other .wsp files aswell)
Nation WSP Editor: (nationwsp.zip 242kb)
by Knug.
Description on how to modify Nationc.wsp (The same procedure applies
to other .wsp files as well) ....The nationc.wsp only holds 3
sprites and the wsp utillity will tell you what their size is when
you unpack the file. Yes the map icons (airfields) are in there. The
other nationt.wsp and nationw hold the same icons for the
briefing/mission screens, so you may need to look at those too....
NO WSP In Hanger Menu Mod: (noWSPmod.zip 970kb)
by Julien "Frenchminem" Baud.
In order to be able to compact those blank wsp into CDF archieves ,
I've been obliged to re-worke them all. Simply made black
(0,0,0)pics in RAW file format , keeping the number and resolution
for each sprtie cuz that's what wrong with the last mods. this mod
will be use by myself to make addon on cd's , with ALL files on CDF
archieve's...
WSP Editors(2): (WSPeditZ(2).zip 202kb)
by CSÁSZÁR ZOLTÁN, Mr. Johnson, Paulo.
...
WSP Editors: (WSPeditZ.zip 191kb)
by
...
WSP Extractor Tools: (WspSpriteEdit.zip 17.2kb)
by Paulo Morais
DUMP_WSP (14kb) Extract RAW images from WSP files and
PTCH_WSP (14kb) Include RAW images into WSP files. Includes
instructions on how to use them.
If you are a "newbie" to EAW, I would not recommend installing
any Manager type programs right away. The original EAW purchasers
(the old timers from 1998) had several months to absorb everything
before the abundance of Add-Ons and Tools we have now were
developed. Thus they had plenty of time to slowly digest how things
worked. You will find it much easier to understand how Add-On's work
when using the "do-it-yourself" approach for the first week or so by
changing them in and out of EAW manually with Windows Explorer. For
practice; Try installing a new skin for one aircraft, then try
replacing it with another. Do the same with your terrain. That way,
you'll have a much clearer understanding of what is going on when
you actively use Skin or Terrain Manager program. It's also the best
way to gain a basic knowledge of how to install and switch other EAW
Add-Ons.
For a Tip; Once you start getting a larger collection going of
skins, cockpits, seasonal terrains, gunsights, sounds, and other
stuff, you will quickly see the need of having something to keep
track of it all, once you have an understanding of this, your ready
for the "next step": an "Add-On Manager", which is a must before you
get way too far into all the Add-Ons!
The three most common from the olden days are MattM's EAW Stab,
Relent's Skins-n-More, and Theme Manager. Each one has many
strengths (with each having a few weaknesses) They are excellent
programs that have very helpful tutorials available to solve
problems for you. Including this Help Document which has old forum
tip provided in the programs descriptions.
Skins-n-More and Stab are more complicated than the Theme
Manager, but much more versatile, some say its easiest one to grasp!
With S-n-M, you "register" an add-on once, and after that, you can
install it individually into the EAW directory, or you can combine a
whole host of registered add-on items into a "theme" and save it.
The S-n-M theme "remembers" what add-ons go with it. When you load
that "theme", all the files that you want to have in the EAW
directory are copied into it. They are very easy to remove, also.
You can use more than one Manager, but it get's complex. Using all
three of the above mentioned managers you can use each one of them
for at least a few tasks. Each Manager has its benefits, and each
will do the job, so it is hard to go wrong! (it's just nice to have
so many great choices!!!)
If your interests lie outside of the original planes provided in
EAW, you will definitely want to get Enemy Coast Ahead and ECA Panel
by Charles Gunst. This is an amazing piece of work that models real
plane specs and lets you fly over 300 aircraft.
CAMPAIGN MANAGERS
Related Download Links:
-tools-manager-campaign
Also look under Misc / Flight Model Managers for Campaign related
managers.
Campaign Batch Files: (?? ??kb)
by
Sneaky and musgrove
both have developed a set of batch files for the various campaigns
(the exception being Paulo's TPE42, which already comes with a set
of batch files). These batch files allow easy switching back and
forth between your "normal" EAW installation and the campaign
installation.
DLL Files For Campaign Flight Model Manager v1.2:
(CampaignFlightModelManagerv1.2(dlls).zip 1.90MB)
by MS.
...
Campaign and Flight Model Manager: (CampaignFlightModelManagerv1.2-cfmm12.exe 303kb)
by Enrique García García aka Capitán Manduca
This program (CFMM for short) is a very flexible tool for flight
model and campaign interchange. You can add or remove any number of
defined flight models or campaigns and then use them with a single
mouse click. Maybe the hardest part is to define right your own
campaigns, but the included README covers the whole process. CFMM
uses Charles Gunst's ECA 1.4 addon for it to properrly work. This package
does not include the ECA addon due to space saving and download
time. Please read the instructions carefully before running CFMM for
first time.
Not only allows you to swap Flight Models like the programs listed,
but you can also link specific skins to specific Flight Models! On
top of all that, the latest version of this fabulous FM converter
enables you to switch add-on campaigns!
Older Version: v1.10 fmm11.zip 30kb
Campaign Mover: (campaignmover15.zip or
CampaignMoverV1.5.zip 426kb)
David R. Joyce aka Mane_Raptor.
has made a terrific campaign switching program for the add-on
campaigns. Now you can switch between one add-on campaign and
another with ease! Comes with 5 sample campaigns.
(Requires msvbvm60.dll)
CONTROLLERS MANAGER
Related Download Links:
-tools-manager-controller
These are really tools used to test and repair Joystick and other
controllers functions.
Clear Calibration: (ClrCalib64.7z 38kb)
by Logitech Wingman.
This tool clears/erases the stored calibration of a controller out
of the registry from windows - so it calibrates again after you used
the "one click" tool and reconnected your controller. This helps
especially if you have a "missing range" in your axis or it is not
centered properly.
Digital Input Viewer: (DIView.zip 40.1kb)
by Logitech Wingman.
...
DXTweak2 32bit: (DXTweak2_32bit.7z 105kb)
by Logitech Wingman.
This tool helps you to analyze your problem and you can monitor the
Raw data and and the corresponding movement of your axis. And it
also allows you to tweak some settings.
DXTweak2 64bit: (DXTweak2_64bit.7z
134kb)
by Logitech Wingman.
This tool helps you to analyze your problem and you can monitor the
Raw data and and the corresponding movement of your axis. And it
also allows you to tweak some settings.
Force Edit: (ForceEdit.7z 53.2kb)
by ??
...
Force Feedback Test: (ForceTest.7z 679kb)
by FS Force?
Force Feedback Diagnostic Program. This is a small utility program
you can download to test the force feedback capabilities of your
joystick. If FS Force doesn't seem to be working properly, you can
use this utility to test your joystick, which can be helpful in
determining if the problem is with FS Force, your system, or your
joystick.
Frequency Meter: (FreqMeter.7z 156kb)
by
...
Joystick Resolution Tester: (JoyResTester.7z
8.73kb)
by
...
Joystick Tester 2: (JoyTester2.7z 177kb)
by
...Precision Tester...
is a handy application which allows you to check if your joystick is
working according to its parameters. The program is designed to
automatically detect the controller connected to the computer in
order to provide information about its status.
You can use this tool if you find that the Windows Control Panel
does not provide you with all the information about your device.
Joystick Tester does not bring spectacular changes to the available
data, but it provides some additional items. Its main goal is to
check if your device is working correctly.
Basically, the main window of the application displays the same data
that is reorganized in a slightly different layout. You can view the
button led lights and the point of vision gauge that allow you to
detect the ones that are malfunctioning when you use them.
The program can display the response for up to ten buttons and the
point of view display allows you to view the stick trajectory. The
right side panel displays the extra items such as the hardware
capabilities and the range of a certain controller expressed
numerically.
The numerical values allow you to estimate the sensitivity of a
certain button and to view if the entire range of motion is
available to the user. Knowing the numbers behind the gauges that
describe the button’s actions can be used for comparing the
controller performance.
Although it does not display very different controller details, the
Joystick Tester app still allows you to check the functions of both
analog and digital USB devices. It is easy to use and provides all
the information in a single interface without requiring any
configuration.
You should use this program when trying out a new game controller or
checking the functionality of an older joystick.
JoyIDs Utility: (PJPJoyIDs.7z 240KB)
by Paul and WingMan® Gadgets.
Users that have multiple gaming devices attached to their computers
will ultimately face the problem of having to deal with "joystick
IDs". A number of games are written in a way that they will only
read input from a joystick with a certain ID. (EAW typically like
ID1) The control panel provides a way of switching IDs, but the
control panel's way is cumbersome....a nice utility which allows
switching of IDs.
Position wdm Utility: (Poswdm.7z 12kb)
by Microsoft.
a utility that allows you to see axes and button data reported by a
game controller. This is a useful tool to confirm that all the axes
and buttons are working on your device.
ForceFeedback2 VIA Patch:
(swff2qfe1-VIAUSBportFix(Win9598ME2000).7z 83.9kb)
by ?.
If your computer has a VIA USB host controller, the Force Feedback 2
is incompatible with the USB chip and will not work. A software
update is available to correct this incompatibility. This software
update supports Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium and
Windows 2000. NOTE: Computers without the VIA USB chip will not
benefit from this software update.
USB Device Viewer: (usbdeview-x64.zip
117kb)
by Nir Sofer.
a small utility that lists all USB devices that currently connected
to your computer, as well as all USB devices that you
previously used. For each USB device, extended information is
displayed: Device name/description, device type, serial number (for
mass storage devices), the date/time that device was added, VendorID,
ProductID, and more... USBDeview also allows you to uninstall USB
devices that you previously used, and disconnect USB devices that
are currently connected to your computer.
USB Viewer: (usbview.7z 30.6kb)
by
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GUNSIGHT MANAGERS
Related Download Links:
-tools-manager-gunsight
Gunsight Manager v1.0: (GunsightManagerv1.0.zip 127kb)
by Viper.
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Gunsight Manager v1.1 plus Sights:
(GunsightManagerv1.1plusSights.zip 287kb)
by Viper , PapaRomeo's Gunsights and Musgrove.
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Gunsight Manager: (GunsightManagerv1.2-gsmpack 382kb)
by Viper.
Which will swap custom gunsights in and out of your game so you can
try them all out easily. Viper's package now includes the necessary
SCINT70.DLL and a full English Readme, as well as several of Viper's
own gunsights.
Using Gunsight Manager:
Follow the instructions for installing the GSM. To do this, you will
have to create a folder inside your EAW directory. Mine is "eawgsm".
Install the program there.
Take whatever gunsights you want to use and add them to this folder.
Each gunsight MUST begin with the letter "v" and end with ".spt".
Note that PapaRomeo's Gunsights already come this way (examples:
vPR_RAFGM2MKIIFINE_GUNSIGHT.SPT, vPR_LWREVIC-12D_GUNSIGHT.SPT,
etc.). So you don't have to worry about renaming them. Also, it is
helpful to put the .bmp file that is included with each sight in the
"eawgsm" folder as well, so you will have a visual reference as to
what each sight looks like.
Now just run the program. Using a desktop shortcut makes this easy.
Unfortunately, my GSM never "remembers" where my EAW directory is,
so I have to always click through the folders in order to get the
gunsights to appear in the EAW directory (which is actually why I
prefer Skins-n-More for this!).
Gunsight Manager Update: (GunsightManagerv12a-gsm12a.zip
10.9kb)
by Viper.
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Gunsight Selector v1.0(1):
(SGunsightSelectorv1.0(1).zip 153kb)
by Spit9.
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Gunsight Selector: (SGunsightSelectorv1.0-SGS.zip 154kb)
by Spit9.
is an utility I developed for my own use, but I think it can be
useful for others, so here is it. I had been using Viper’s Gunsight
Manager for a long time, and I still like it. The only problem I
found is that you need to know (and remember!) exactly which
gunsight was used in which fighter, in which model and in which
year... In result you’ll probably end using a generic gunsight for
every fighter of a given country, or air force: all German fighters
use Revi-3d, all England fighters use GM2, etc.
So I decided to make this
little program. It works much in the same way Viper’s do, but it
have data files where you can store all info you collect about
gunsights; you no more have to rely in your memory every time you
select a fighter to fly. The correct GS for your plane will be
there, even if you can’t remember which it is.
EAW.INI MANAGER
Related Download Links:
-tools-manager-ini
Some important global settings of EAW are stored
in the EAW.INI file, which is present in the EAW game root folder.
Among these values are the screen resolution settings - that can be
switched to higher values if you have the game patched to at least
v1.1 version and if your video card will support that higher
resolution. Use the tool below to control the various settings of
the EAW.INI if you don't want to mess around with the file by simple
text editing.
EAW Control 2000: (eaw2000.zip or
EawControl2000.zip 835kb)
by Alan White (Al White).
The EAW Control editor is great for those who do not want to mess
around with the EAW ini file. Several fixes in this version, and the
GUI is updated. In this editor you can select the preferred
resolution, multiplayer and joystick settings and run the game
etc...
This will allow you to modify many of the things in the eaw.ini file
through a neat desktop interface, quick and easy. The Provided
interface will allow you to change resolution, ExtraSquads, joystick
settings and multiplayer settings, control respawn. With many other
things that you would otherwise have to hand edit the EAW.INI file
for. (for one thing! As an example, it has joystick settings for you
to edit, including the "Windows Joystick=x", which must be set to
"1" in order for EAW to recognize your joystick (if it's at "0",
you'll have all kinds of unrealistically heavy torque to deal with).
The most helpful function is you can also use it to change the color
of the text used for friendly and enemy HUD (on-screen) info and
even see what the color will look like as you change it! There are
many other useful features. An older version of the program was
called . Older versions: v1.4 eawctl14.zip 806kb and v1.6
Eawctrl16.zip ??kb
EAW Control v1.5: (EAWControlv1.5.zip 758kb)
by
by Alan White (Al White).
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MISC MANAGERS
Related Download Links:
-tools-manager-misc
If you're going to use ECA and/or ECAO, then a great way to be able
to switch back and forth between "clean" EAW, ECA, and ECAO is with
these easy-to-use FM managers. If you want to install any of the
add-on packs like the ones mentioned, these managers will be a real
work-reducer! They allow you to switch back and forth with the click
of a mouse button. The first two listed are of the leading examples.
This is especially useful if you play online. No longer will you be
unable to participate in a match because you don't have the same
version as the other players! Now you can switch with a couple of
clicks!
(EAW v1.2 has a "file checker" that verifies all
the participants in an online game are using the same flight data.
This is good, since it virtually eliminates cheating and provides a
stable game, but it complicates your ability to use add-on flight
models online. You can still use them---remember that requirement is
the same FM's, not the "default"---you just have to find
people to play with who have the same FM set that you do. With a
"Flight Model Manager", you can quickly switch between the
commonly-encountered FM's with a couple of mouse button clicks.)
Of course, if you don't plan to fly online, then you probably don't
need this one. But if online is where you aspire to, then a Flight
Model Manager will be very useful.
If you plan to fly online, you will probably want
a Flight Model Switcher. EAW 1.2 is required to fly online, and it
includes a "file checker". This makes sure that all the players in
an online game have identical flight models (note: This does NOT
affect any other add-ons like skins, terrains, sounds, etc. It only
applies to the flight models). Notice that you can still use add-on
flight models as long as everybody in the game has the same
set.....the requirement is identical FM's, not default
FM's. This helps to prevent online cheating, i.e. no one can use a
secretly modified superplane that is unbeatable. ECA/ECA Panel uses
flight models that are different from the default, and there is also
the "ECA Online" FM's (despite the similar name, these are different
from the "basic" ECA/ECA Panel FM's). Since you are never sure who
will be playing when you are online (they might have default EAW
1.2, or they might want to use ECAO, or ECA Panel), it makes sense
to have as many options as you can. A Flight Model Switcher allows
you to change flight models easily.
EAW Patch Manager Utility:
by ?JammOr?
...?
EAW Program Manager: (EAWProgMan.zip 119kb)
by Jel.
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EAW Stab 1.1: (EAWStab1.1.zip 70.6kb)
by Matt Thompson-Moltzen aka matttm.
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EAW Stab 2.2b: (EAWStab22b.zip 433kb)
by Matt Thompson-Moltzen aka matttm.
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EAW Stab 3.1: (EAWStab31.zip 525kb)
by Matt Thompson-Moltzen aka matttm.
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EAW Stab 4.0: (EAWStab40.zip 547kb)
by Matt Thompson-Moltzen aka matttm.
Stab; is the oldest of the EAW Add-On Managers and still is one of
the best. This is a nifty little manager program to help you keep
EAW and add-ons from becoming a tired mess. Originally designed to
switch terrains (including a feature to switch automatically in a
career when the seasons change!), it soon included the ability to
switch ANY type of file. You can set it up in virtually any manner
that you like. Adds the feature of Skin Management and Automatic
Terrain Loading (and Aircraft Skins if configured) for Campaign
Career's based on the current Campaign date. EAW Stab is a Terrain
handler. In Automatic Mode it will check your current career file
and load Terrain based on the current Campaign date. In Manual Mode,
you can load Terrain and Seasons at a mouse click. There where loads
of people who did use Stab, and liked it tremendously. Old versions:
eawstab12a.zip , eawstab22b.zip and the v2.2 to v2.2b update
eawstab22bupg.zip , v3.1 eawstab31.zip 538kb
Season changes for Multiplay; EAWSTAB terrain file switcher, which
lets us experience the change of the seasons. Follow the read me
instructions, and run it in manual mode from your system tray. The
spring terrain is the default EAW terrain, the CFS converted terrain
is summer, fall, and winter are available as well. While the terrain
files are not necessary for online play, it's best if everyone had
the same terrain loaded. It completes the atmosphere, and in later
wars in may be tied into particular camouflage skins for units to
use.
v1.2 of this program goes along with terrain add-ons as an automatic
terrain Manager. That's what Stab began life as. Since then, it has
greatly increased in capability. Stab still does what it has always
excelled at: changing terrains. But now you can also include just
about any add-on you can think of to be switched when a terrain set
is changed! It allows you to set up different terrain & skin
combinations, meaning that you can switch between winter
camo/terrain & summer at the push of a button. Highly recommended if
you like skins, and like switching them to be painless. (Stab 2.2b
can be configured to include any type of file you have) This
includes aircraft skins, speech files, 3DZ wireframe models for the
aircraft, etc. With Stab 2.2b, in a career now you really can watch
the colors change (automatically) as the seasons do!
what is this Stab 1.2, and what does it do?
"Stab 1.2" is a fabulous program designed by EAW community
member mattm which does a couple of things. Primarily, it allows you
to automatically switch between different add-on terrains. Let's say
that you have downloaded and installed 3 different sets of terrain
for EAW. For this example, let's say that those are the "Enhanced",
or "darker and richer" EAW terrain, the "Autumn" terrain, and the
snowy "Winter" terrain. Your career begins in Spring, so you could
use the default EAW terrain then. But as your career advances into
Summer, EAW Stab 1.2 will automatically change the terrain to the
darker "summer" textures, beginning with one mission date. When it's
time for Fall, the terrain automatically switches to the "Autumn"
set. And when your career has progressed into winter, EAW Stab 1.2
changes you over to a snow-covered landscape!
The 1.2 version of Stab allows you to configure terrain sets for
different careers! Furthermore, you can also change terrain manually
if you wish to fly, say a Single Mission, outside of your careers.
The second thing that EAW Stab 1.2 does is allow you to launch
other applications from it. If you have some of the other add-ons,
like ECA Control Panel, Scorpion's Enabler, EAW Control, etc., you
can eliminate the need for 4 or 5 different icons on your Desktop.
Instead you can just Stab and have one icon. Launch Stab and choose
which other application you want to open.
With European Air War (EAW), managing all of these files through
windows is a real chore. Matt Thompson-Moltzen's great utility
entitled STAB will take the burden out of switching all of these
files with it. Yes, that's right, now with the movement of the mouse
and a few quick key strokes you can instantly load up the terrain or
aircraft skin of your choice or just as easily revert back to your
default settings. No more tedious copying or moving files around
manually. But wait, as good as that is there is an even better
feature. With automatic mode enabled your STAB provides the feature
of Skin Management and Automatic Terrain Loading (and Aircraft Skins
if configured) for Campaign Career's based on the current Campaign
date. As the campaign you are playing changes seasons (Spring,
Summer, Autumn and Winter) the terrain and plane skins change
automatically! This is a great feature which really increases the
immersion factor tenfold. A perfect companion to STAB is J. L.
Salvadoretti's Sky Manager. Using sky files which are included you
can instantly set the sky to match the current season, or simply mix
it up for a change of pace. You can even configure STAB so that you
can launch Sky Manager and even EAW from within STAB. Both of these
utilities will dramatically change the way you experience European
Air War and are highly recommended.
v4.0
An unofficial add-on to MicroProse's European Air War.
European Air War Stab is an unofficial add-on to MicroProse's
European Air War, and adds the feature of Skin Management and
Automatic Terrain Loading (and Aircraft Skins if configured) for
Campaign Career's based on the current Campaign date.
(includes English, Deutsch, Français languages in the one package).
Adds the feature of Skin Management and Automatic Terrain Loading
(and Aircraft Skins if configured) for Campaign Career's based on
the current Campaign date. Automatic Terrain file switching and
different scenario sets can be configured with EAW Stab. Now also
features a skins management function, ECA Panel data management and
multi-language support. This package contains the Mapping file for
ECA Panel Version 3.4. Prior to running EAW Stab for the first time
(step 3 in the installation instructions), replace the ECAPANEL.MAP
file in the ..\European Air War\AddOns folder with this
ECAPANELMAP36.zip file which supports ECA Panel 3.6.
Troubleshoot:
The most common problems using Stab are in your file type settings
and getting all the files you need in the right folders. Most Stab
problems relate to the file definitions one has in the
"terrainfiles" "skinfiles" and "Commonfiles" lines in there stab.ini
file which lives in your stab folder. These definitions must match
the kinds of files you are trying to swap from your and terrain,
skins, and common folders. You must also make sure that you have no
overlapping definitions between the three categories.
Pic-Pac instructions had a typo...and said to label the low-res
files *txs.tpc. *TXS.tpc should be *TES.tpc. All the Stab 2.x series
automatically fixes that bug by renaming txs to tes automatically
when you add skins.
Supported under Windows 98, Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional.
Windows 95 users must have Internet Explorer 3.0 or higher installed
and need to load MFC42.DLL and MSIMG32.DLL into the \Windows\System
folder.
In order to have STAB change the terrain you have to:
1) be in automatic mode,
2) have files in the proper season terrain
folder (/EAW/Addons/Terrain/XXXXX where that is the season folder),
and
3) exit the game at the first career mission of March, June,
September, December (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter) and then
re-boot the game. This is due to EAW only checking the career month
during start-up.
STAB with ECA/Control Panel:
Stab includes a launcher for ECA control panel, so you wouldn't need
an ECA shortcut under those circumstances. (Just the EAW Stab
shortcut).
1)download it to c:
2)open eaw folder
3)click on file and folder and create new
4)name the folder "AddOns"
5)unzip estab1.1 to c:\Program Files\MicroProse Software\European
Air War\AddOns
6)Open the AddOn folder
7)double click the exe file (this creates subfolders in the terrain
folder which are named Summer, Winter, Spring, Autumn,
Mediterranean, and Pacific
8)a shortcut is automatically created on desktop
9)double click the shortcut and you'll see an icon on the taskbar
10)right click it to select terrain
11)to add terrains
12)download whatever terrain you want
13)unzip each terrain to the folder you wish
14)example would be summer terrain to c:\Program Files\MicroProse
Software\European Air War\AddOns\Terrain\Summer
15)when all the terrains are unzipped to the appropriate folders
where you want them, you're done.
Further Install tips:
1) If you go into the EAWStab .ini file(using notepad) you will note
some extra places for more terrains (section AltTerrain). Find a
value not being used (ie Terrain3=). Enter a descriptive name (Med
Terr for example) Save the ini file and exit notepad. Create a
folder under "Addons\Terrain" with the same name as the description
(Med Terr). Copy those files into this folder.
2) For adding external programs. Open the EAWStab ini file with
notepad. Find the section marked external. Enter a description of
the application in the next available slot (i.e. "App3Desc=" changed
to "App3Desc=ECA"). On the next line enter the path and executable
to run on the next line ("App3EXE=\EACPanel2.0.exe") (note the name
I use here is not checked, look in the folder to get the right
spelling). Save and exit notepad.
You will have to re-run EAWstab again so that it will pick
everything up, but you should be all set from that point. Note: EAW
Stab runs as an application in the Windows Systray. When it loads,
you get a Splash screen and an icon (the same as EAW) appears in the
Systray. Right-click the icon to access ALL Stab functions. There is
no main 'User Interface' as such. It just sits there waitng.
Note On Install Location:
Create a sub-folder called 'AddOns'. e.g.
'C:\Program Files\MICROPROSE SOFTWARE\EUROPEAN AIR WAR\AddOns'.
Unzip the contents of 'EAWSTAB13.ZIP' into the 'AddOns' folder NOT
the main EAW folder. Run 'EAWSTAB.EXE'
EAW Stab MUST be in a sub-folder of the main EAW folder to work
properly.
Inno Setup Unpacker for OAW: (innounpOAW.zip 136KB)
by RAF_Roy.
OAWextract instructions; Place the OAWunifiedV1.01.exe in a folder
and then download this innounpOAW.zip...
Jel Manager V1.0: (JelManagerV1.0.zip 391kb)
by Jel.
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OAW Diagnostics: (OAWdiagnostics.zip or
OAW-Diagnosis.zip 7.27KB)
by Mr Jelly.
...Put this exe in your EAW folder and run it...
OAW Run Time VB Files: (OAWRunTimeInstall-11-05.zip
3.57MB)
by ?.
It will install the system files needed for all versions of the
OAWSelector so that you can run the OAWSelector program.
OAW Selectors: (OAWSelectors.zip 5.41MB)
by Mr Jelly.
contains every OAWSelector.exe that I can find! Most are
experimental, and never released, but some are used extensively by
the community...
OAW Manager: (???? ??kb)
by Mr.Jelly.
It does the switching in and out with just mouse clicks. You only
really need one copy of the basic 1.2 game, saving hard drive space.
The OAW is an ultimate advanced Manager Program, it is the most up
to date EAW manager for skins / terrains / skies / campaigns /
groundobjects etc. OAW (Online Air Wars), it is a cross between Al
Whites EAW Control and Paul Couto's Theme Manager with more options,
and is used for both offline and online play.
It is a 'file manager' which allows you to install and remove a
huge range of mods into a basic 1.2 install using a user-friendly
interface screen and drop down menus.
v1.35 (or earlier, v1.2 is the real old simple file manager)...is a
file manager for both offline and online play. It was originally
written to modify the eaw.ini files so that serious online players
can agree on things like having to fly with cockpit view only, no
enemy icons,..etc. It was then developed to allow users to use
different FM sets, then skins, and terrains and so on. So although
it keeps its name from the original version, it is a powerful
offline file manager for eaw.
Initial Install:
Get the v99basic.zip....set up a 1.2 patched full install of
EAW....now run the game once from the eaw.exe to create an eaw.ini
and a savedata folder....then....unzip the v99basic.zip into the
main eaw folder of your set-up with the extract command in winzip
and the 'use folder names' option ticked....now you will have an OAW
subfolder in the eaw folder and a file called oawselectv99.exe in
the main folder too....make a desktop icon to the
oawselectv99.exe....now click on the shortcut and see if the
selector opens....it asks you to pick and eaw folder and an oaw
subfolder for it to operate from....select them....press 'launch
selector now'....the mainscreen is now infront of you... now read
the readme about making folders for the menus to use... If during
this process you get a 'runtime error 339' then you need to go back
to Jellys and get the OAWrtinstall zip and then click on the self
installer exe to load the runtime files you need to use the
prog...total time required... around half an hour to be up and
running... then about 5 years to create a million folders for all
your mods...
Skins-n-More v1.2: (SkinsAndMorev1.2.zip 2.09MB)
by Joe "Relent" Camilleri.
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Skins-n-More or SnM 2.0: (SkinsAndMorev2.0 2.18MB
1649kb)
By Joe "Relent" Camilleri.
Skins n More is a utility to allow changing plane skins between
campaigns, this is the much-anticipated "Automatic Skin Switcher"
which looks to be to skins what Stab was to terrains! (note: this
1.1 version fixes the problem S-n-M 1.0 had operating with
International versions of Windows) This is a great solution to the
problem of managing the hundreds of skins available for EAW. Not
only can you link skins (.tpc files) but also 3D model files (.3dz
filename ending). If you're an inveterate skins downloader like I
am, then you'll find Skins-n-More is a must-have! It's your choice
which one you like better: Stab or SnM. Both are excellent. Older
version: v1.1 skinsnmore11.zip 2.2MB , SkinsAndMorev1.2.zip 2.0MB
Using Skins-n-More for Gunsights:
Open the "Other" folder inside the "snmtextures"
folder inside the EAW directory. Then simply create a subfolder (I
named mine "Gunsights"!) I then created a series of subfolders
inside the "Gunsights" folder. I gave them names like
"RAFGm2MkIII", "UsaafK14", etc.
Then you place the appropriate sights from PapaRomeo's gunsight pack
in each folder. Rename each sight "gunsight.spt". I also
placed the .bmp image of each gunsight in the same folder (well,
actually, I reduced it down to a JPEG, but that is beside the
point). That way, I will have a visual reference to appear in S-n-M
when I want to check my options in the line of gunsights I can
choose from to use.
Now open Skins-n-More and begin registering your sights. For
instance, I registered my RAF "Battle of Britain" sight as
"zg-Gunsights---RAF GM2 MkIII (Fine Yellow)...by PapaRomeo". The
USAAF K-14 is registered as "zg-Gunsights---USAAF K-14 Gyro Sight
Reticle...by PapaRomeo". I have others registered as well. By using
the same alphabetical headers, I can keep things organized into a
single block. So the whole section in the S-n-M list of Registered
Textures looks something like this:
ze-Fire And Tracers (bright-enhanced)...by max188
zg-Gunsights---Luftwaffe Revi C-12D (Fine Orange)...by PapaRomeo
zg-Gunsights---RAF GM2 MkIII (Fine Yellow)...by PapaRomeo
zg-Gunsights---RAF Mk2 (Fine Yellow)...by PapaRomeo; modified by JWC
zg-Gunsights---USAAF K-14 Gyro Sight Reticle...by PapaRomeo
zg-Gunsights---USN Mk8 Sight...by PapaRomeo
zt-Trees-WINTER...by Stag
Why do I use headers like "zg"? Well, for one thing, I have aircraft
at the top of the S-n-M list, with all the other add-ons at the
bottom. Obviously, the "zg" term is for gunsights, while "zt" is for
trees, etc.
Anyway, I can register as many different sights as I want. Once I
have finished, I can use S-n-M to place any individual sight that I
want in the EAW directory, whenever I want to, regardless of what
skins or themes I might currently be using.
If I wish to include a sight for a particular campaign, I can just
add it to a "registered theme" in Skins-n-More.
Theme Manager: (ThemeManagerv1.0 533kb)
by Paulo Couto.
Handles different themes. This is a theme manager very simple and
secure, the processes of copying files (to themes subfolders to EAW
folder) has an undo.ini and backup all files exist in EAW folder if
they need to replace. If you choose another theme, the last undo.ini
will be processed after the new copyfiles process start. There are
other programs that do more, with more bells and whistles, but this
program is such easy to use. This program was created to do
one thing, to install all of the modifications required to turn
European Air War into, oh let's see, Russian Air War, or Pacific Air
War, or North African Air War, or Spanish Civil Air War or Any Other
Air War that you can find and download. You just put the required
files into a folder within the "themes" folder. Let's say
you're going to create a North Africa theme. You download the
terrain, the new planes, the screens and, of course, a campaign.
These basic components all go into a folder called "North Africa"
(actually, you can call it anything) within the folder called
"themes." Now start the program and you will see that "North
Africa" is listed. Click on it. It installs all of the
mods, and starts EAW. When you get tired of the desert and
want to go back to the green fields of England, just run the manager
again and select the "standard" EAW to remove ALL of the mods.
Simple, eh?
There is one major disadvantage to using this program. If
you want to install one of the voice packs-- that is, if you want to
install Japanese speech or Russian speech, then this program will
crash. It won't fail and crash your computer, but it will
force you to delete the file called "undo.ini" in the EAW folder
before you can continue. The reason that it does this is that
it can't unload more than about 1500 files (yes, 1500) without the
crash message appearing (it's a general protection fault for those
who are interested), and those speech packs have about 800 to 1000
files. So it's easy to get over the limit-- take my word for
it. One solution is to use a batch file to copy and delete the
speech packs. If you don't feel up to doing that, just turn off the
voices when you fly for the Japanese or Russians!
To Use the Theme Manager:
You just create a folder inside your "Themes" folder for whatever
group of add-ons you want to use and put all of those add-ons in
that folder. Then you click on that theme listing in the Theme
Manager control panel, and all those files are placed in the EAW
directory (which is what will cause them to be used by EAW). To
uninstall them, just hit Theme Manager's "Refresh" button.
Using Theme Manager for Gunsights:
It is easy to install the gunsights, but you won't be able to switch
gunsights easily. Basically, you open the "Themes" folder
inside of your EAW directory, and decide which "theme" you want to
add the gunsight to. Then take whatever gunsight you have chosen
from PapaRomeo's pack and copy it into the folder for that
particular theme. Open the folder, and rename the gunsight "gunsight.spt".
That's all there is to it. The downside is that you can only have
one gunsight at a time for that particular theme.
EAW Total Controller v1.0: (TotalControllerv1.0.zip 240kb)
by Fructuoso "BRAVEBULL" Camargo.
European Air War Total Controler(EAWTC) is a program that you can
use for apply the multiple add-ons that European Air War have. The
use of EAWTC is more or less the same like the great OAW but with
the difference that OAW use folders and EAWTC use ZIP files. Also I
added a screen for change the more useful EAW.INI settings. When you
finish EAWTC, all add-ons will be removed, only the EAW.INI settings
will be saved for next time that you run EAWTC.
PLANE MANAGERS
Related Download Links:
-tools-manager-plane
CopyPlane: (CopyPlane.zip 2kb)
by Moggy.
a Snap-It replacement...batch file and instructions...
ECA Panel Map File v3.5 - STAB Map file: (ECAPANELMAP35.zip 3.94kb)
by Matt Thompson-Moltzen.
...
ECA Panel Map File v3.6 - STAB Map file: (ECAPANELMAP36.zip 3.97kb)
by Matt Thompson-Moltzen.
...Mapping file for ECA Panel Version 3.6. A new ECAPANEL.MAP (4 KB)
file is available to support ECA Panel Version 3.6. To correctly
install it, follow these instructions:
- Load EAW Stab.
- Select Use EAW Default Terrain/Skins.
- Select Configure EAW Stab... and uncheck EAW Stab to manage
ECA Panel data. Select OK.
- Unload EAW Stab.
- Install ECA Panel 3.6 as per the instructions supplied with
that application.
- Run ECA Panel and then exit.
- Download the new ECAPANEL.MAP file and replace the existing
one in the ..\European Air War\AddOns\ECAP folder.
- Edit the EAWSTAB.INI file in the ..\European Air War\AddOns
folder using Notepad and change the entry ECAPRunOnce=1 to read
ECAPRunOnce=0. Save the file and exit Notepad. This step is
important!
- Run EAW Stab and select Configure EAW Stab....
- Check EAW Stab to manage ECA Panel data. Select OK. Stab
will now replace all ECAPANEL.DAT files in all sub-folders and
set default aircraft flight models for each Terrain Set.
- Edit Skins to set new Flight Models if applicable (refer to
the ECA Panel 3.6 Read Me file for new aircraft added and
aircraft removed).
- Select Configure Terrain Sets.... For each Terrain Set,
select Skins and select OK. This will set the new ECA Panel 3.6
flight models for each Skin configured for the Terrain Set.
Now simply load the Terrain Set of your choice and fly!To support
ECA Panel 3.5, download a separate ECAPANEL.MAP (4 KB) file.
To support ECA Panel 3.4, use the ECAPANEL.MAP file in the
EAWStab40.zip file.
ECA Panel Map File v3.7 - STAB Map file: (ECAPANELMAP37.zip 4.03kb)
by Matt Thompson-Moltzen.
for STAB...
ECA Control Panel Version 4.0 - STAB Map file:
(ECAPANELMAP40.zip 4.18kb)
by Matt Thompson-Moltzen.
This is the STAB Map file for ECA Control Panel Version 4.0.
ECA Panel Map File v4.2 - STAB Map file: (ECAPANELMAP42.zip
5.43kb)
by Matt Thompson-Moltzen.
for STAB...
ECA Panel Map File 4.3v2 - STAB Map file: (43Mapfile.zip
or ECAPANELMAP43.zip 5.33kb)
by Redeyes.
The map file for ECA Control Panel Version 4.3.
ECA Batches: (ECAbatches.zip 1kb)
by Martin Osranek aka Dolfo.
He has put together a set of simple batch files that do
the same job of moving ECA and ECAO in and out of the EAW directory
like the more complicated programs do, but are VERY simple to
install and use! If you're just starting out with add-ons (or even
if you're not!) these could be just the thing for you! He also
explains how to use ECA Control Panel both offline and online!
Batch files to swap between EAW with and without ECA. Put them into
EAW dir, create an "eca" directory with all ECA files in it there,
and modify the .bat files with a text editor to suit your EAW
location. Ecapanel.exe should reside in EAW dir.
'Single Mission Files' for Stuka, Mosquito, Beaufighter:
(???? ??)
by RedEyes (a.k.a. Michael Lask).
One problem with using ECA is that aircraft can only be flown in
Campaigns, not in Single Missions. He has solved that! He has
introduced files which allow these aircraft to take the place of
others in ECA so that you can indeed fly these airplanes in Single
Missions!
Flight Model Selector, Switcher or Enabler v3.10:
(FlightModelSelectorv3.10.zip 16.8kb)
by Scorpion.
...
Flight Model Selector, Switcher or Enabler v4:
(FlightModelSelectorv4.0.ZIP or fmsel40.zip 83.2kb)
by Scorpion.
This utility allows you to switch between different EAW enhancements
applied to the game. This let's you switch back and forth between
not only "regular" EAW 1.2 and ECA 1.4 (+ECA Control Panel if you
want to install that too), but also Hakan Langebro's ECA Online,
MSA, and the RIP flight models. (note: "Flight Model Selector" is
the new name for the latest version of the earlier "Enabler"
program.) Old Versions: ECA Enable-Disable.exe 16kb ,
ECA_Enable.exe 40kb , Flight Model Selector.exe 30kb , Flight Model
Selector.zip 19kb , FModSel.zip 24kb , FMSel30.zip 16kb ,
fmsel31.zip (aka Enabler v5) 16kb
The Flight Model Selector also allows includes the following
additions to the MSA flight model:
Battle of France/Britain: This allows escort/intercept missions in
1940 with human pilots on both sides. The original version has a bug
that causes allied and axis pilots to see different aircraft.
Overlord/D-Day: This option allows some USAAF aircraft to be flown
from RAF bases. This is useful for takeoff missions involving USAAF
aircraft, generally speaking the RAF uses bases in the south of
England so this makes these missions much shorter. Occasionally EAW
throws in a mission to the wrong sector, I advice checking the ma
when you enter the game and scrubbing it if it is too long.
All you need in addition to one "clean" install of EAW are the
desired add-ons... Install it prior to the other add-ons. This
will enable you to switch between a "clean" EAW install and for an
example, a version with the "Enemy Coast Ahead" (ECA) by Charles
Gunst in it. This version has Both Map Selection Area's, and EOW
selection areas for 1940 thru 1945.
Should you uninstall EAW and then re-install before adding the
Enabler?
Well, I think it might work without a re-installation IF you can get
all the proper files transferred. But I also think that it will be
FAR simpler just to uninstall and then start over with a fresh
install of EAW!
The Enabler Installation Page shows you how to set all this up. (If
you have any careers running or saved single missions that you don't
want to erase when you uninstall, just transfer everything out of
the "savedata" folder inside the EAW folder and put these "career"
files in a safe folder. Then transfer them into the "savedata"
folder in your new install of EAW)
As far as a "separate" installation of EAW being required for ECA
Online?
certainly not. The whole idea for the Enabler is to be able to use
ONE installation of EAW, but have up to (currently) FIVE different
versions available with a click or two of a mouse button! (those 5
would be: "regular" EAW, with ECA, with ECAO, with RIP, and with
MSA)
When you set up the Enabler, just add folders for anything that
you have (ECA, ECAO, etc.), as per the instructions. If you don't
want to fly with ECAO, that's certainly no problem. Just don't click
the Enabler's button for ECAO! You can stay with regular EAW and
with EAW/ECA as long as you want. The whole idea is to be able to
play whichever flight models you want, when you want!
EAW Flight Model Switcher:
Use this utility to switch between ECA Panel, ECA Online, RIP, MSA
or the original EAW v1.2 flight models.
Install the utility in a clean EAW 1.2 folder. Create the following
folders inside your European Air War folder:
"ECA" - install the ECA Panel files here
"ECAO" - install the ECA Online files here
"RIP" - install the Realistic in Performance file s here
"MSA" - installed the MSA files here
"EAW" - copy the original EAW v1.2 FLT.CDF and DATA.CDF files here.
EAW Flight Model Switcher Program Install this file in your European
Air War Folder
You may need the following DLL file: msvbvm60.dll Install this file
in your windows/system folder.
To Install Flight Model Selector 3.1 from Scratch:
Install the utility in a clean EAW 1.2 folder. Create the following
folders inside your European Air War folder:
"ECA" - install the ECA Panel files here
"ECAO" - install the ECA Online files here
"RIP" - install the Realistic in Performance file s here
"MSA" - installed the MSA files here
"EAW" - copy the original EAW v1.2 FLT.CDF and DATA.CDF files here,
do this before running the flight model selector.
EAW Flight Model Selector Program Install this file in your
European Air War Folder.
You may need the following DLL file: msvbvm50.dll Install this file
in your windows/system folder.
Installing "Scorpion's ECA Enabler 2.1" is not very complicated:
it just looks like it when I try to explain it! First, it's
advisable to begin with a fresh install of EAW. If you have any
careers running or have saved any single missions and don't want to
lose them when you uninstall EAW, you can save them with a very
simple procedure. Look in your "European Air War" folder on your
hard drive (for most of us the path would be "C: Program
Files\MicroProse Software\European Air War") and find a folder
called "savedata". EAW stores all of its career files and single
missions in this folder with the names "career**.sve" and
"FS0000**", where the "**" represents a two-digit number (like
career05.sve and FS000012). To save these files, just DRAG or COPY
them to another (safe) folder, then go ahead and uninstall EAW.
After you've completed your reinstallation, just DRAG or COPY the
"career**.sve" and "FS0000**" files into the "savedata" folder in
your new installation of EAW.
After that, you can begin with your installation of Enabler!
There are several pages about how to do this, but here is how I
would go about installing Enabler:
1) Begin with new install of EAW.
2) Patch to 1.2
3) Create 5 new folders in your "European Air War" folder. When you
install the Enabler, you simply create a folder inside your
"European Air War" folder for EACH of the add-on flight model sets
that you want to use. You then place the proper flight models in
each appropriate folder. You don't need the all five folders if you
don't want all five FM packages.
4) Rename these "New Folders" to the following:
"eaw"
"eca"
"ecao"
"msa"
"rip"
5) Find the FLT.CDF and DATA.CDF files in your "European Air War"
folder and COPY them to the new folder named "eaw".
6) Install the ECA-related files in the new folder named "eca" (this
will include "ECA" and the "ECA Control Panel", if you want them
both).
7) Install the ECA Online files to the new folder named "ecao".
8) Install the MSA files to the new folder named "msa".
9) Install RIP files to the new folder named "rip".
10) If it's not already there, place the "msvbvm60.dll" file in your
"Windows\System" folder.
11) Place the Enabler exe file in your "European Air War" folder.
12) Create a shortcut on your desktop for the Enabler. (This
shortcut does not seem to work for everybody. If it doesn't work
then click on the Enabler.exe file directly.) This will open the
Enabler Flight Model Selector, and you can make the necessary
changes. Then close Enabler and Windows Explorer and you're ready
for action.
Those above instructions should get Enabler set up properly.
Hints and tips concerning installation of add-on flight models:
Remember that ECA 1.4, ECA Control Panel, ECA Online, MSA, and RIP
are all zipped files. When you unzip them, make sure you have chosen
the proper subfolder (like "eca", etc.) to place them in, do not
place the files in the EAW root directory.
IF YOU HAVE AN EARLIER VERSION OF ECA (before 1.4).....Remember
that the early versions of ECA (such as ECA 1.2) are "executable"
files. To install them, you double click the icon and the
self-installation process begins. If you've already used ECA, then
you already know how to do this. If not, then the biggest mistake
people seem to make when they first try to install (I know, I did it
too!) is this---during installation, you will see a page that is
labeled (at the top): Choose Destination Location
at the bottom will be the following:
Destination Directory
.\+++ install to your EAW directory +++
YOU MUST change this to an actual folder (no, there is no such
folder named "+++ install to your EAW directory +++"!). You click on
the "Browse" button at the right. This brings up a "Windows
Explorer-like" interface where you can select which folder you wish
to install ECA into. Install it into the EAW root folder.
When installing ECA into Enabler, you should find the folder
"eca", and choose that as your location. For "ECA Control Panel",
remember it is NOT an executable program, so it is not
self-installing. So, all that is necessary to install it is to UNZIP
"ECA Control Panel vX.x " into the "eca" folder where you installed
ECA 1.4.
Flight Model Switcher ECA Enable:
(FlightModelSwitcher-ECA_Enable.7z 6.83kb)
by ?.
...
Flight Model Switcher 2.0 ECA Enable:
(FlightModelSwitcherv2.0-eca_enable.zip 9.26kb)
by 1st RAF Scorpion.
...
Flight Model Switcher 2.10 ECA Enable:
(FlightModelSwitcherv2.10-eca_enable.zipr 7.53kb)
by ?.
...
Multi Purpose Skin, Flight / 3D Model Replicator:
(MultipurposeSkinFlight3DModel-mskinmod.zip 861kb)
by Paulo Morais.
...
Network Game Configurator: (ngc10.zip or
NetworkGameConfiguratorv1.0-ngc10.zip 1698kb)
by Capitán Manduca.
This program (NGC for short) is a client-server application designed
for sharing the flight model files used by the ECAonline addon,
making the online gaming easiest than before and assuring that every
player has the same data files. Please, note that NGC was tested for
ECAonline 1.3x and should not work properly with ECAPanel files or
newest versions of ECAonline.
This could make online Flight Model compatibility problems a thing
of the past! One of the most interesting developments is that It
allows you to exchange (over the Internet) Flight Models with the
people your playing with!
Online Configuration Manager: (eawcm14.zip
or OnlineConfigurationManager1.4-eawcm14.zip 34.2kb)
by Johannes Schweidler.
The Configuration Manager Lets you switch between
regular old EAW 1.2 and ECAO1.21 with just a button
click. This let's you switch back and forth between EAW
1.2, ECA, and ECA Online. A batch file(v1.31) for
changing in between different versions of ECA and
Updated for ECAONLINE 1.4! Extract file to your EAW
folder and put a shortcut on your desktop. Note: This
eawcm program and the "enabler" (listed above) do
practically the same thing, so it is not really
necessary to install both of them. Old version:
eawcm121.zip 20.4kb , eawcm131.zip
Online Configuration Manager:
(OnlineConfigurationManager1.21-eawcm121.zip 20.4kb)
by Johannes Schweidler
...
Online Configuration Manager:
(OnlineConfigurationManager1.31.zip 34.2kb)
by Johannes Schweidler
...
Online Configuration Manager msvbm60_dll:
(OnlineConfigurationManagermsvbm60_dll 713kb)
by MS.
...
Flight Model Manager v1.01: (???? ??)
by Capitan Manduca
...fully user customizable and easy to use. No limitations. You can
have any number of different Flight Model versions and/or
revisions....Don't forget to read the README.TXT. old versions 1.0
(The CampaignFlightModelManagerv1.2-cfmm12.exe replaces this tool).
Snap-It: (SnapIt.zip 1kb)
by Paulo Morais.
Auxiliary batch file for SnapShot....
Snap Shot: (SnapShot.zip 134kb)
by Paulo Morais.
Aircraft-Snapping and Slot-Switching Batch DOS tool. A integrated
solution to generate a complete backup of selected aircraft slots.
The backup comprises the entire flight model, weapon load-outs, 3d
model and skin. The stored files can be used to quickly restore a
particular aircraft configuration and visual aspect to the original
slot or to any other compatible slot. The backup/restore processes
are fully automated by a set of MS-DOS batch files. These files were
written in way to make the process transparent for the user.
Possible uses include but are not restricted to:
- Simple backup of a favorite but hard to install aircraft mod;
- Creation of aircraft packs by the additional creation of a single
batch file to apply them all;
- Creation and distribution of independent aircraft add-ons;
- Move aircraft between slots in order to get better combinations
for a particular theater and/or period;
- Generate special online environments in order to provide visual
identification of squad members or allow for squad cooperation
against a common foe when using the same aircraft model.
Main Features:
- Copy the complete Flight Model, Weapon Loadouts 3D Model and Skins
files in order to create a whole pack. The pack will be formed by
all files that determine aircraft behaviour and look independent of
being original and stored inside the CDF files or modified and
provided by another addon.
- The snapshot creation and restore are governed by batch files,
that can be modified to extend the process to other simulation
aspects that are not currently covered. These aspects include the
user interface aspects like hanger screens, b&w selection photos and
floating menus.
- The transfer of aircraft from slot to slot is accomplished by
simple editing of a single parameter inside one batch file.
Installation:
Unzip the contents of the archive into EAW folder keeping the
internal folder structure. After unzipping there should be the
following folder structure:
<EAW folder>
//no file is added
<SNAPS>
p0000Z.3dz // file to solve gunsight problem
AUX_SNAP.BAT // auxiliary batch file
INSTS.BAT // restores snapshots
SNAPS.BAT // main snapshot creator
CDFR.EXE // CDF file extractor (DOS version)
LOAD_INP.EXE // Loadout.dat file patcher
LOAD_OUT.EXE // Loadout.dat file extractor
PLN_INP.EXE // Planes.dat file patcher
PLN_OUT.EXE // Planes.dat file extractor
PSTR.EXE // String patcher for binary files
PT_PNAME.STR // Aircraft names
Usage:
»»»»» To create a snapshot:
1) Install any add-ons that apply to the desired EAW slot by using
the normal mechanisms provided by them or by use of a configuration
manager like Stab or SnM.
2) Open a MSDOS window in the SNAPS folder.
3) Execute the following command line to create the SNAPSHOT:
SNAPS <slot name> <destination folder> <"Aircraft display name">
<slot name> is one of the internal 4 letter code names used by EAW
to identify each slot. These can be one of:
p38h p38j p47c p47d p51b p51d bb17 b24a b26a hurr sp2a sp09 sp14
typh temp mosq 109e 109g 109k 110c 110g m410 190a 190d 262a j88a
j88c ju87 h111 v1v1
<destination folder> a new or existing sub-folder of SNAPS to store
files.
<"Aircraft display name"> The aircraft name/model to be shown on
screen and in menus. Place " " around. Example:
SNAPS 190D 190D_Michalski "Fw 190D-9"
»»»»» To restore a snapshot.
- The above SNAPSHOT creation process generate a batch file inside
the storage folder with the same name. The execution of this batch
file patch the current EAW configuration with the SNAPSHOT data.
Using the example given above inside the
190D_Michalski folder will be a btach file named 190D_Michalski.bat.
»»»»» To restore to a different slot.
- To force the use a different destination it will be enough to edit
the installer batch file whose contenst will be of the form:
---------------------------------
cd ..
REM (dest slot) (file name seed) (Sub-folder) (Display name)
call insts.bat 190d 190d 190d_Michalski "Fw 190D-9"
cd 190d_Michalski
---------------------------------
1) Create a suitably named copy of the batch file. For example to
transform the Bf109G into another Fw190D use: 190D_109G.bat.
2) Edit the first parameter next to 'insts.bat' in the third line to
reflect the change (yellow and underlined)
---------------------------------
.
.
call insts.bat 109g 190d 190d_Michalski "Fw 190D-9"
.
---------------------------------
Notes:
Due to hardcoded data in EAW executable some aircraft types are
unsuitable for generic use. For this reason the Heavy bombers and
the V1 slots shouldn't be used in slot transfers. Also, twin engined
slots should continue to house twins and single engined slots
singles.
The above procedures can't correct some minor side effects like the
radio calls reffering to the wrong nationality or aircraft type
because these effects are hardcoded in EAW.EXE or defined in a not
yet understood data file.
Example Usage:
Just a simple question, why would you want to switch plane's
slot. Any example? The Snapshot tool sounds interesting to me
but I'm not sure about why or when I would need to do it. Need
info. Thanks.:
Basically when you want to use two or more aircraft that already
occupy the same slot in ECA Panel. For example, if you want to
have the P51D, P82B, F4U-5 and P80, all flying at the same time,
it's impossible as they all occupy the P51D slot. But with
snapshot, you can leave the P51D in it's own slot, than snap the
other three to other slots where there are aircraft you don't
want to use, and there you go. All four aircraft from one normal
slot in the air at the same time! Definitely worthwhile!
Snapshot Example: Blenheim from B26 slot to Mosquito slot.
****************************************************************
Overview...
This looks awful at 1st but what I have done is break it down as far
as possible so we hope there is no confusion....many of these step
are simple and you wont even have to think about them after a few
times...so don't worry..just go step by step at 1st.
There is really 2 tasks to be done to do this job.
1st...You must make a snapshot of the Blenheim in the B26 slot to
get it's *.tpc's, *.3dz's, vcg_*.dat (if needed..flyable models
only), *.flt, *.bin (aircraft data inside Planes.dat), *.bil
(aircraft data inside Loadout.dat).
2nd...You must Snap the "Snapshot" into the slot of your
choice...Mosquito in this case.
Note: This is using the "CopyPlane" Batch file Moggy made up along
with "Snapshot"
I know one can get all you need at "The Firm" section of the "EAW
Dispersal" site.
******************************
TASK-1
Step 1: Install the Blenhiem/B26 slot skin you want to your EAW
folder.
Step 2: Run the ECA Panel and set to Blenhiem in the B26 slot (or
just get the Flight Model info inside your EAW in some way).
Step 3: Go to the Snaps folder you just installed inside the EAW
folder and find the file "CopyPlane.bat" located inside.
Step 4: Right click on this file and select "Edit"
Step 5: Now you will have a Notepad that looks something like:
SNAPS P51B P51B_Mustang "P-51B Mustang"
What is what? (slot) (Sub-folder storage name) (Display name in hud)
Note 1: These don't matter what they say all will have to be edited
anyway...this is just the last snap I did...but it's important
because the spacing has to be the same.
Step 6: You will have to edit the P51B (example) and place B26A in
it's place....this is the "slot" the snapshot will be taken from.
Note 2: I will give you a list of all 4 character group for each
"slot" at the bottom.
Step 7: You will have to edit the P51B_Mustang to what ever you
want...call it Blenhiem to make it easy.(This is just the Snap
folder name)
Step 8: You will have to decide what the model will read in the
"in-game" HUD...So just change the "P51B Mustang" to "Blenhiem" to
make it easy...you must keep a space between the (Slot) (Sub-folder)
and (Display name).
Note 3: I have found that the Sub-folder and Display names are best
kept shorter than 27-28 characters (spaces & " both count)...this is
something I have found with me but it may be possible to do so with
more charaters but... if you keep them both as short as possible you
will not have a problem for sure.
Step 9: You should have something that reads like:
SNAPS B26A Blenhiem "Blenhiem"
Step 10: Save these changes to CopyPlane.bat
Step 11: Click and run Copy Plane.bat
Note 4: You should have a new folder inside the Snaps folder called
Blenhiem with a bunch of tpc/3dz/flt/bin/bil/bat...If so you have
just made a snapshot of the Blenhiem in the B26 slot....LEAVE THIS
FOLDER INSIDE THE SNAPS FOLDER!
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TASK-2
Ok with that done now you want to Snap this plane into the Mosquito
slot...here is how to do this.
Step 12: Look inside the Blenhiem folder that was just made inside
the Snaps folder.
You should see a bat file named Blenhiem.
Step 13: Right click on this files and select edit and look for a
line in the Notepad that reads:
REM B26A B26A Blenhiem "Blenhiem"
Step 14: Change the 1st B26A right after the "REM" to MOSQ
Note 5: It should now read REM MOSQ B26A Blenhiem "Blenhiem"...Yes
Step 15: Save the Changes to Blenhiem.bat
Step 16: Now run the Blenhiem.bat and this will install the Blenhiem
into the Mosquito slot...go to check it out in the game.
Note 6: All you have to do is save this Blenhiem folder somewhere
and when you want to use it again down the road just place the
Blenhiem folder inside the Snaps folder and run the Blenhiem.bat
again.
Note 7: To get back to default set of files just remove the skin
files with Stab/SnM or manually...and run the ECA Panel and select
"Reset All" and your Mosquito will be back as normal.
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List of 4 character code for each plane slot...
P38H P38J P47C P47D P51B P51D BB17 B24A B26A HURR SP2A SP09 SP14
TYPH TEMP
MOSQ 109E 109G 109K 110C 110G M410 190A 190D 262A J88A J88C JU87
H111 V1V1
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Now I don't want to add to this too much now but What I do is build
sets of Flight Models (using the Panel and other custom Filght
Models alike) save them and load with them with SnM right with my
themes.
I don't have to fool around with the panel every time when I load my
themes.
This also allows me to save these snaps inside a group of models and
load them inside a themes when ever I want...this way I don't have
to fool with doing the snap each time as well.
This is a nice way to build themes to whatever models I want (in the
slot of my choice) and with Snapshot I don't have to stay with what
the Panel allows in each slot.
But that is another task al together...
...a definitive "idiots guide" to SnapShot (believe it or not is
just 1 page long) but found instead within the "CopyPlane" utility
made by Moggy (that should be a big tip in its self)at the Firms
Dispersal. You'll also need this other auxillary tool sooner or
later in lue of the other "SnapIt" tool anyway. Otherwise the only
other thing you need is Morais' original program files in (SnapSHOT)
and now ignor those instructions! Soooo if you can point and click?
then you already mastered the snap program!!!
Snap Shot X: (SnapShotX.zip 270kb)
by .
...
SCREEN MANAGERS
Related Download Links:
-tools-manager-screen
Screen Loader Package: (EAWScreenLoader.zip 368kb)
by RAF_Roy.
...
Random MainScreen Selector: (Mainscr1.zip or
RandomMainScreenSelector1.zip 32kb)
by Erik aka Earok.
....everytime you run the batch file it should randomly choose one
of the mainscreens and copy it to the EAW directory....
SKIN MANAGERS
Related Download Links:
-tools-manager-skin
Skin Installer: (EAWSkinInstallerv111.zip 173kb)
by Fructuoso "BraveBull" Camargo.
...
Skin Manager: (EawSkinner.exe ??kb)
by ?.
...
Find-A-Skin: (FindaSkin31-FaS31(2).zip 59.2kb)
by Spit9.
...
Find-A-Skin: (FindaSkin31-FaS31.zip
70.1kb)
by Spit9.
This is a utility to help you manage and view large numbers of
skins. It works in conjunction with MattM's STAB to allow you to
quickly find and easily view skins for a particular plane. Check it
out if you are using STAB and having trouble keeping track of all
the skins you have downloaded! It was NOT intended, in any way, to
take the place of the great addon that is Stab, but just to
complement it in some aspects. In a few words, Find-a-Skin is a
viewer that allows to quickly find a particular skin among the Stab
database. In fact, Find-a-Skin uses Flugzeugwerke, the folder that
contains all skins registered in Stab. So, you *need* to have Stab
installed in order to use Find-a-Skin.
The reason for its development was the fact that when that database
grows up to 300 or more different skins, it becomes hard to remember
if you have or not a particular skin, or what skins are based on a
particular plane or even just find it among all those others. Stab
can shows the skins you have, but does it showing the available
skins one at a time for each base plane and for a specific
terrain/season), while Find-a-Skin shows you all at once, side by
side, regardless of season or terrain, to a maximum of 200 skins (10
pages of 20 each) for each base plane.
Old Versions: FindaSkinBeta.zip 36kb ,
Find-A-Skin Beta: (FindaSkinBeta.zip 36kb)
by Spit9.
...
Skin Randomizer: (Skin_Randomizer_V1_1.zip 131kb)
by Dominique DOM Legrand.
One of my complains about the stock game is the lack of any skin
randomness - now fixed with this utility!
This utility manages up to 15 skins per aircraft slot (30 slots).
You can decide
for different slot status :
1) Disabled : Even if skins are present, they will not be loaded.
2) Default : You can decide for a default skin. That only skin will
be loaded,
even if several skins are available for the a/c slot. You will use
that
option to select the skin of a given aircraft you will fly during
campaigns
and single missions.
3) Randomized. The program will randomly choose and load a skin
among others
present in the slot.
...One thing I missed to mention in the readme :
The utility is designed for working with 15 skin subfolders per a/c
slot (even for the V1 slot !). Please, DO NOT DELETE any of these
subfolders, even if they are not used. If you do that, I am afraid
the program will crash during the skin subfolders check-up. As well,
don't add new subfolders. In that case, the program will not crash
but the new subfolders will not be taken into account. I guess that
15 skin subfolders are enough for most cases...
Some explanations (how it does work !) for those who have troubles
about the DOS path set-up ***********************
The program must know where it has to create the skin subfolder tree
and where it has to load/unload the skins. This is why you have to
indicate the full path.
Nevertheless, since it is a DOS program, the windows path must be
translated into a DOS path.
The name of a folder in DOS cannot have more than 8 letters. Hence,
when the name of a Windows folder is more than 8 letters, the DOS
name uses the 6 first letters more '~' and a number. If the 6 first
letters are unique for the Windows folder, the DOS folder name will
end with '~1'. For example, 'Program Files' will be usually
DOS-translated as 'Progra~1'.
If you have several folder names beginning with the same 6 first
letters, the DOS names will have different numbers.
For example, if you have two folders named 'C:\Program Files\' and
'C:\Programming\', the first one will be DOS-translated as
'C:\Progra~1' and the second one will be 'C:\Progra~2'.
About the utility path set-up process :
First, the program asks you for the full Windows path.
Assuming that your Windows path is : C:\Program Files\Microprose
Software\European Air War\, every folder name that has more than 8
letters and will truncated.
The program will truncate 'Program Files' as 'Progra~1' and it will
display the folders/files contents of 'Progra~1'.
Look in the list if you see the name of the following folder
'Microprose Software' which will also be truncated as 'Microp~1' or
'Microp~2', ...
If yes, type 'Y'.
If no, type 'N' and the program will display the contents of
'Progra~2'
If you don't see 'Microp~1', 'Microp~2, ... in the 'Progra~2'
directory, type 'N' and the program will display the contents of
'Progra~3', and so on till 'Progra~9' ... At that step ('Progra~9),
the program will say you that you got a problem in typing the
Windows path.
If you type 'Y', the program will display the contents of
'Microp~1'. Look in the list if you see the name of the following
folder 'European Air War' which will also be truncated as 'Europe~1'
or 'Europe~2', ... If yes, type 'Y'. If no, type 'N' and the
contents of folder 'Microp~2' will be displayed and so on till you
find 'Europe~1' or 'Europe~2', ... in the list.
If you type 'Y', the program will display the contents of
'Europe~1'. Look in the list if you see a file named 'ZZZ.ZZZ'. The
program automatically create that file as a marker in the folder
where it was installed. I chose 'ZZZ.ZZZ' because the contents of
the main EAW folder is often big and ZZZ.ZZZ is the last one
displayed (easier to see). If you don't see ZZZ.ZZZ, type 'N' and
the contents of 'Europe~2' will be displayed. If you see it, type
'Y' and you're done ! Then type 'Y' to update the path : the hard
work is over and the DOS path is definitively stored in
Randpath.fil.
According to your answers and in this example, the DOS path could be
either :
C:\Progra~1\Microp~1\Europe~1\ or
C:\Progra~2\Microp~1\Europe~1\ or
C:\Progra~3\Microp~1\Europe~1\ or
C:\Progra~1\Microp~2\Europe~1\ or
C:\Progra~1\Microp~3\Europe~2\ or
C:\Progra~1\Microp~3\Europe~3\ or
... any other combination ...
I hope this is clear.
One question--Do all of the folders have to be filled?
No, just fill the subfolders with the skins you have. If, for a
given campaign/theater, an aircraft is never used (V1 is the more
typical case), let the 15 subfolders empty. If an aircraft is used
in the campaign, I advice you to drop at least one skin (in
subfolder 1) in the a/c slot and to enable this skin (status = 1).
If that particular a/c slot is empty, the default (original) EAW
skin will be used (too bad ...). With more than one skin for an a/c
slot, you can decide for randomization.
By the way this utility may be useful for your incoming campaigns.
If several skins are possible for a given aircraft, you could
include all of them in your skin package together with a
pre-configured RandomPL.fil (the file which contains infos on the
contents/status of the utility skin subfolders.
--If you have several different skins mainly 109g, 109k, 190a, 190d,
he111, and ju88s that use the v1 slot, if you put them into the
randomizer...
You can only use one a/c at a time for a given slot. As a matter of
fact, if all of the skins you mention use a common slot (V1), the
files will overwrite each other. As well, do not forget that the
skin randomizer is a SKIN randomizer, not an A/C randomizer. In
other words, it does not change the a/c FM/load/item which has to be
either the default one, or the one set by ECA panel, or the one
set/modified by the snapshot utility.
Skin Manager v1.6 Final: (SkinManagerv1.06.zip 3.17MB)
by king_alkinoos.
A program that helps you select the skin type of
all the planes and terrain in the game just before you launch it.
You can set random skins and terrains or preset your preferable ones
and save them. You can also run Eca or Ecapanel before launching
Eaw. Version 1.4 lets you select between various add on for the
game. You can choose between: EAW original, ECA (Enemy Coast Ahead)
Fly Me410, Mosquito, B26, Ju87 Stuka and other, ECApanel 3.1(fly
Russian, Italian, Japanese, USN aircrafts), MSA, RIP, 1942 Turning
Point (This is a campaign for 1942. It replaces the 1943 campaign.)
NEW! Version 1.6 has a game resolution menu. Old versions: v1.4
ESM.zip 2.80MB and the 1.6 update EawSkinManager.zip 167kb ,
SkinMangerHelp.zip 168kb
SKY MANAGERS
Related Download Links:
-tools-manager-sky
Sky Manager 1.3 Upgrade: (SkyManager13_UPG.zip 355kb)
by J. L. Salvadoretti aka Spit9.
...
Sky Manager 1.3 Full.zip: (SkyManager13Full.zip 547kb)
by J. L. Salvadoretti aka Spit9.
...
Sky Manager 2001: (SkyManager2001.7z 240kb)
by J. L. Salvadoretti aka Spit9.
...
SkyManager 2001: (SM2001.zip 354kb or
SkyManager2001-SM2001.zip 325kb)
by José Luiz Salvadoretti' aka Spit9.
Sky and Cloud Manager. Sky Manager is a weather utility by Spit9
that manages sky and cloud files. It comes bundled with several
different weather schemes by various artists and allows you to
choose between them. Also allows you to choose random weather
or the game's default. You can also easily add other sky and cloud
files as well.
Old Version: SM13FULL.zip 0.8MB
This section of the page provides information regarding manuals on
how things are done.
CAMPAIGN REFERENCE
Related Download Links:
-tools-reference-campaigns
German Medal Files: (Medal Files-German.7z
415bytes)
by ?.
...
Medal Files In WspritesCDF: (Medal_Files_in_WspritesCDF.zip
7.39kb)
by JWC.
...
Medal Size: (MedalSize.7z 251bytes)
by ?.
...
Medal WSP File List: (MedalWSPFileList.7z 1.20kb)
by ?.
...
US Medals: (USMedals.7z 439bytes)
by ?.
...
CONTROLS REFERENCE
Related Download Links:
-tools-reference-controls
Shoot 1.6 Profile: (EAW4Shoot16-profile.zip 24kb)
by John "Chompy" Masters.
...(voice recognition software)...
Game Commander Profile: (EAWGameCommanderA-profile.zip
2.76kb)
by Philippe Bargmann.
...Game Commands & Associated Hot-Keys...
Cougar Joystick Graphical Profile:
(eaw-joystick-Cougar-graphic.7z 194kb)
by Oliver "Red Dog" Beaumont.
...
MS Sidewinder FF2 Graphical Profile:
(eaw-joystick-msswff2-graphic.7z 1.29MB)
by MarkEAW.
...
M50 B50 Profile: (eawM50B50-profile.zip 1.64kb)
by ?.
...I always use my F-16 FLCS and TQS from Thrustmaster and a pair of
CH Pro Pedals...
MS Sidewinder FF Profile: (eawswf-profile.zip
719bytes)
by ?.
...
Logitech Wingman Profile: (eawWingman-profile.7z
2.72kb)
by ?.
...
X36 Profile: (eawx36-profile.zip 2.32kb)
by ?.
...
FLYING REFERENCE
Related Download Links:
-tools-reference-flying
262 Flight Notes: (262FlightNotes.7z 3.88kb)
by Serb.
...
Attacking With Rockets: (AttackingWithRockets.7z
2.42kb)
by Major Lee.
...
Flight School: (MPS_FightSchool-eng_fs.exe 3.65M or MPFlightSchool-DSG.zip 3.63M)
by MicroProse.
This is for those that do not have the EAW flight school program
that came with some EAW CD's. This Flight School includes strategy,
profiles of planes, etc.
Gaming Tips: (msngametips.7z 1.14kb)
by MSN.
...
Flight Tactics: (NJG88FlightTactics.7z 16.4kb)
by NJG88.
...
Flight Tactics: (OzZiggysFlightTactics.7z 12.5kb)
by OzZiggy.
...
Shoot To Kill EAW Guide: (ShootToKill105.zip 239kb)
by Mark Kratzer aka MarkShot.
...
Shoot To Kill EAW Guide: (ShootToKill106.zip 239kb)
by Mark Kratzer aka MarkShot.
STK/EAW. Just how do you succeed in aerial combat? If you've ever
wanted more than a trial-and-error approach, this is for you! This
is an excellent primer on Air-to-Air combat, EAW style. It is
intended for online fighting, but the tactics and recommendations
that he lists will help you to carve up the AI when flying offline
as well! For full realism settings. old version: stkeaw.zip ??
Stall Spin Tutorial: (StallSpinTutorial.zip 545kb)
by Safehaven.
...
Points List: (???? ??kb)
by HarryM.
To get medals as an Allied pilot, you need points! So just how much
is something worth when you destroy it? Well, he has made a list of
what targets have what value.
HEX REFERENCE
Related Download Links:
-tools-reference-hex
3DB Gunship Format: (3DBGunshipFormat.7z 2.53kb)
by Gurney.
...
3dz Codes Making Things Change In Models:
(3dzCodesMakingThingsChangeInModels.7z 65kb)
by Moggy.
...
3DZ File Structure And Editing Notes:
(3DZFileStructureandEditingNotes.7z 482kb)
by Paulo Morais.
...
AirBase Code List: (AirBaseList.7z 2.77kb)
by Charles Gunst.
...
AIRFIELDS.DAT List: (AIRFIELDSDATv12.zip 6.74kb)
by ?.
...
Campaign CAMPxx4x Editing: (CampaignCAMPxx4xEditing.zip
76kb)
by Emil and Andy.
...
Damage Model In FLT: (Damagemodell2.zip
15.1kb)
by Andy.
...
EAWK3 wdb: (DomsEAWK3wdb-amended.zip 486kb)
by Dominique Legrand , Amended by RAF_Roy.
...
Frontline Package Structure: (DomsNotes2CMakers.zip
14.9kb)
by Dominique Legrand.
...
EAW File Structure: (EAWFileStructure.7z 18.1kb)
by ?.
...
EAW NoCD: (EAW-no_cd.7z 376bytes)
by
...
Exchange Planes In A Career:
(ExchangePlanesInACareer.7z 1.46kb)
by Jim.
...
Low Fuel Script Mod: (FuelScriptMod.zip 1.98kb)
by Max188 and Serb.
...
Fuel Script With Render Mod: (FuelScriptWRenderMod
5.99kb)
by Max188.
...
Ground Table Data Revised: (GroundTableDataRevised.7z
8.70kb)
by MPS, MarkEAW, Andy, VBH.
...Table is in the eaw.exe...
Ground Target Data Notes: (GroundTargetDataNotes.zip
22.8kb)
by Andy.
...Table in the eaw.exe...
Location of Target Mods: (LocationOfTargetMods.7z
1.59kb)
by Moggy
...
Notes On Terrain Airfield Ground Target Files: (NotesOnTerrianAirfieldGroundTargetFiles.zip
503kb)
by Dominique "DOM" Legrand.
...Includes DOM's Frontline Generator, Blankfiles.ZIP, EAWK3.wdb,
Targetset.ZIP and README.RTF...
Plane Data: (PlaneData.7z 33.8kb)
by ?.
...
Planes And Pilots: (PlanesAndPilots.7z 716bytes)
by Jukka.
...
Planes In Career: (PlanesInCareer.7z 364bytes)
by Jukka.
...
Render Mod Script: (RenderModScript-renderscr.zip
1.95kb)
by Max188.
...
Sets Take Off Point Other Info For Each Airbase Type:
(SetsTakeOffPointOtherInfoForEachAirbaseType.7z 138kb)
by Moggy.
...Runways.dat...
Slot Swapping Brief: (SlotSwappingBrief.7z 1.64kb)
by Cortilein.
...
Weapon Info: (WeaponInfo.7z 466bytes)
by Jukka.
...
Xy for Tardata: (XyforTardata.7z 307bytes)
by ?.
...
INTERVIEWS REFERENCE
Related Download Links:
-tools-reference-interviews
Cord Interview: (CORD-Interview(WebSite).7z 93.2kb)
by
...
Dom Interview: (DOM-Interview(hillGenrator).7z 40.9kb)
by
...
Jamie Interview: (jamie-interview(skinner).7z 67.0kb)
by
...
Meatwater Interview: (meatwater-interview(SoundPack).7z
107kb)
by
...
Mosi Interview: (mosi-interview.7z 71kb)
by
...
MicroProse EAW Press Release:
(mps-eaw-press-release.7z 1.67kb)
by
...
MicroProse Interview: (mps-interview(EawOnline).7z
1.97kb)
by
...
Serb Interview: (serb-interview(skinner).7z 14.9kb)
by
....
KEYS REFERENCE
Related Download Links:
-tools-reference-keys
Downloadable Keycard: (Eaw-kbrd.jpg 2.3MB)
by 56th FG_Pharaoh.
has kindly scanned and posted his own keycard for convenient
download. With EAW now being bundled with some joysticks or
sometimes hitting the bargain bin, some EAW CD's no longer come with
a keycard. Not to worry, though! He points out that you might have
to print it in two halves and tape them together, but it should
work.
The fine print on the keys, To preserve this, I had to scan at a
relatively high resolution and keep it at the full size. The print
would be about 6 inches by 18 inches. Being in JPG format, you can
use any graphics editor of choice to cut, paste, reduce, whatever,
to be able to print off a usable copy. You will most likely have to
print in two halves and tape them together. I did this for a local
friend and it worked out just fine.
Default Key Command Card: (MPSDefaultKeyCommandsCard.7z
99.7M)
by MicroProse.
...
Default Key List: (eaw-default-key-list.7z 2.99kb)
by MPS The EAW Team , Edited by: MarkEAW.
Made from the Demo Key List, updated for EAWv1.2...
EAW Keyboard Maker: (eaw-keyboardmaker.7z 40.9MB)
by MarkEAW.
Keyboard shaped Image...Can make your own too...
Radio Command Map: (eaw-radio-command-map.7z 27.8kb)
by Jacksprat and MarkEAW.
...
Quick Key Card: (MPSQuickKEYCard.7z 79.7M)
by MicroProse.
...
Quick Ref Card Scan Originals:
(MPSQuickRefCardScanOriginals.7z 398MB)
by MicroProse, Scan Jacksprat.
...
Quick Reference Card PDF: (MPSQuickReferenceCardPDF.7z 393KB)
by MicroProse.
...
Quick Ref Card Image: (QuickRefCardImage.zip 131kb)
by Migman.
...
Quick Ref Doc: (QuickRefDoc.zip 5.22kb)
by ?.
...Remappable Keys....
Quick Reference Card Image: (QuickReferenceCardImage.zip
28.7MB)
by MicrProse , Scan Wheels.
...
Quick Ref Pdf: (QuickRefPdf.7z 32.3kb)
by Mogelpower.
...
MANAGER REFERENCE
Related Download Links:
-tools-reference-managers
3DZ!Studio Documentation: (3DZStudioReadme.zip 54.7kb)
by Alessandro Borges and Cord Hartmann.
Includes 3DZ File Structure and Editing Notes by Paulo Morais and
3DZ FILES - AN ANALYSIS by Alatriste...
3DZStudio Tutorial: (3DZStudioTutorial.zip 152kb)
by Crashin' Jack.
Steps to using the Studio program...
Add-On Tutorial: (Add-OnTutorial.7z 863kb)
by vonOben
...
Formation And Skin Randomizer (FS Randomizer) v1.0 Tutorial:
(FS_Randomizer_Tutorial.zip 7.08kb)
by Dominique ‘DOM’ Legrand.
...
Guide To SNAPSHOT: (GuideToSNAPSHOT.zip 9.22kb)
by Richard “Gramps” Kaminski.
...
OAW Install: (OAW_install.zip 1.85kb)
by Rotton50.
...
OAW Help Document V1.1: (OAW-helpDocumentV1.1.zip
5.23MB)
by RAF_Dumoulin.
...
OAW Magic Number Tutorial: (OAWmagicnumber.pdf 2.14MB)
by RAF_Roy.
How To Make a Magic Number in OAW...
How To Use OAW: (OAWHowtoUse.zip 669kb)
by Crashin' Jack.
...
OAW Install Tutorial: (OAWInstalTutorial.zip 17.8kb)
by ?.
...
Scorpions Enabler Installation:
(ScorpionsEnablerInstallation.7z 3.71kb)
by JWC.
...
Skins-n-More Tutorial: (Skins-n-MoreTutorial.7z 642kb)
by Relent.
...
Skins Management Tutorial for EAW Stab: (Tutorial.zip 1.34MB
or StabsSkinManageTutorial.zip 2.38MB)
by Matt Thompson-Moltzen.
...
MANUAL REFERENCE
Related Download Links:
-tools-reference-manual
EAW_-_AtariManual: (EAW_-_AtariManual.7z 4.60MB)
by
...
EAW_-_FrenchManual: (EAW_-_FrenchManual.zip 2.38MB)
by
...
EAW_-_Hasbro UK Manual: (EAW_-_HasbroUKManual.7z
2.00MB)
by
...
EAW_-_Infogrames-Install_Guide:
(EAW_-_Infogrames-Install_Guide.7z 725kb)
by
...
EAW_-_Infogrames UK Manual:
(EAW_-_InfogramesUKManual.7z 4.82MB)
by
...
EAW_-_Manual MS Word97 doc:
(EAW_-_ManualMSWord97doc.zip 1.51MB)
by Sandbagger.
...
MPS EAW Team Readme's and FAQ: (MPS_EAWTeam-readmes_and_faq.7z
39.2kb)
by MicroProse.
All the official patch readme text files from the
Demo,v1.0,v1.1,v1.2, includes the MPS March 26, 1999 Technical FAQ
"eawfaq.txt" also.
MAP REFERENCE
Related Download Links:
-tools-reference-maps
Printable Maps: (EAWPrintableMaps.7z 2.42MB)
by 56th Fighter Group.
Here are downloadable printable maps of the entire EAW world. They
have been saved lengthwise to make easier to print out on a standard
8.5 x 11 paper. For the complete map you should use 8 x 14 paper.
Resize it as necessary in your graphics program to your tastes. I
put mine in plastic sleeves and mark my targets in grease pencil!!
ENGLAND
England large.jpg (538544 bytes)
FRANCE & BELGIUM
France_Belgium_Lux.jpg (664019 bytes)
HOLLAND & GERMANY
Holland_Germany.jpg (365593 bytes)
ENTIRE E.A.W. MAP
Europe1945.jpg (1008880 bytes)
Airbase Location Maps v3.1: (JWCEAWMapsv3.1.zip 852)
by JWC.
...
Airbase Location Maps v3.2:
(JWCEAWMapsv3.2.zip 1.34MB)
by JWC.
EAW Maps in .BMP format you can print. Cities and airbases have been
labeled, making the buggy original in-game map obsolete...Have you
ever looked at the EAW map while flying in the sim and wondered just
what that little square really is? Or flown over a town or airbase
and not known what its name is? Well, now you can get maps that show
all the locations and the names of EVERY target or airbase in EAW!
They're designed to be printed on regular 8.5 by 11 inch paper.
(note: not yet available for "drop-in" use in the EAW directory)
Old Versions: (eawmaps.zip or
eawmaps31.zip or JWCEAWMapsv3.1 853kb)
They are color maps taken from Single Mission screenshots with the
names of the targets/airfields superimposed on them. They should
still be printable, though. I printed mine on an Epson Color Stylus
640 at 720 dpi. The names are readable, if a little small.
There are currently three maps:
1) Germany
2) France, Belgium, and the Netherlands (map includes 2X closeup of
the Pas-de-Calais area)
3) England in 1940 at 2X
"England in 1940" doesn't have as many airfields as it does in later
years. As far as I can tell so far, the number of airfields in
France, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands does not change as
time goes on (except I'm not sure if all of them are available as
Allied bases after being liberated [in the Occupied Countries] or
captured [in Germany]).
The map of England is a little different from the in-game map: my
map now reflects what you see when you look out of the cockpit,
especially near the coast. The on-screen map in EAW does not
necessarily do so! (example: Gravesend and Rochester are on the
south bank of the Thames on my map and when you look out of the
in-game cockpit; they are on the north side on the in-game map) One
touch that I am proud of is a rough outline of the urban area that
comprises "EAW London": it takes up quite a bit of countryside!
My next "cartographic project" is to finish England in '43-45. This
should be identical to 1940 but with more airfields.
There are a total of 162 usable airfields in EAW. 50 of them are in
England. Of course, some of that depends on the time period; there
are not as many in England in the Battle of Britain, for instance,
as there are later on. But there should be the maximum number
available for a P-47 campaign.
????????: (EAWMap102.zip 1.9MB)
by ?.
...
MISC REFERENCE
Related Download Links:
-tools-reference-misc
AeroDome WebSite FAQ: (AeroDomeEAWFAQ.zip 8kb)
by ??.
...contain answers to questions and assorted tips useful in EAW.
EAW WIKI Web Site: (eaw_wiki_20150629-HTML.7z 75,206KB)
by ??.
Extensive old information and community wide technical details about
EAW...
Microprose EAW Web Site Text: (EAWMICROPROSE-Webtext.7z 4kb)
by MPS.
1999 web site text and demo info.
Goat Squad Guide To EAW Online: (GoatSquadGuidetoEAW.7z 22kb)
by McGruff_GS.
This guide is aimed at helping new pilots get started with online
play. I'll show you how to get into games on the (free) MSN EAW
zone, how to setup your joystick & keyboard so you can keep track of
a fight, and give you a few basic ideas on flying.
Read through the guide, try out some online games and then come back
and read it again. There's a lot of information to take in but
slowly it will all start to make sense. Part of the fun of EAW is
that it's not an easy game to play really well - but it definitely
gets more rewarding the more you learn. Stick at it, keep learning
and thinking, and one day maybe you will become an online ace.
At the time of writing (late 2001), the game is widely available in
the UK and US. If you're having trouble tracking it down, ask around
on the MSN EAW gaming zone or on the simhq.com EAW board.
Hasbro Ships EAW: (HasbroShipsEAW-text.7z 3kb)
by Business Wire.
...Leading entertainment software publisher Hasbro Interactive
announced today the launch of European Air War(TM) from MicroProse...
How to make Stukas Flyable in EAW: (How to make Stukas
Flyable in EAW.7z 2kb)
by ??.
How to make it flyable...
Classic EAW Guide: (max188-classic-eaw-guide.7z 7kb)
by Max188.
...
Czech Pilot List: (Pilots.zip ??kb)
by Karel Struna.
...5/15/2000
Stock AirCraft Specifications: (StockAirCraftPerformance.7z
2kb)
by ??.
...
Updated Gun Damage Values: (UpdatedGunDamageValues.7z 7kb)
by ??.
...
WW2 Aircraft Guns And Cannons: (WW2AircraftGunsAndCannons.7z
5kb)
by ??.
...
PLANE SHAPE REFERENCE
Related Download Links:
-tools-reference-planeshape
SpecificBrit1PlaneDrawnings.zip 664kb
SpecificBrit2PlaneDrawnings.zip 508kb
SpecificGerPlaneDrawnings.zip 350kb
SpecificJapnPlaneDrawnings.zip 327kb
SpecificRussPlaneDrawnings.zip 363kb
SpecificUSAPlaneDrawnings.zip 422kb
REVIEWS REFERENCE
Related Download Links:
-tools-reference-reviews
COMBATSIM EAW Addons List(July2000):
(COMBATSIMEAWAddonsList(July2000).7z 36.2kb)
by ?JWC? and ?
...
Demo Info: (demoinfo7-27-1998.7z 9.20kb)
by MicroProse.
...
EAW New Life For An Old Simulator:
(EAWNewLifeForOldSimulator.7z 1.04MB)
by
...
Classic EAW Guide: (max188-classic-eaw-guide.7z
6.26kb)
by Max188.
...
European Air War (first look) Yet another World War II era
flight sim on it's way: (preview6-12-1998.7z 427kb)
by Strategy Plus, Inc.
...
European Air War (preview) Highly Anticipated:
(preview8-23-1998.7z 91.2kb)
by Jeff Lackey / Strategy Plus, Inc.
...
European Air War Flights of fighter fancy:
(preview1997.7z 249kb)
by Scott Udell / Strategy Plus, Inc.
...
European Air War Hands-on Preview At E3:
(preview1997_E3.7z 113kb)
by Rod White.
...
EAW Review: (review12-03-1998 146kb)
by Neil Mouneimne / Strategy Plus, Inc.
...
EAW Maximum Review: (review-maximumapr99.7z 832kb)
by
...
The Cool CAM Article: (TheCoolCAM+comment.7z
6.60kb)
by Brad Gamblin (gamecoder) and Jake Vinson.
...advanced EAW's development , rather than ending it...
This section of the page is to provide modding instructions for a
particular area of the game.
3DZ TUTORIAL
Related Download Links:
-tools-tutorial-3dzmodel
3DZ Change Size View And Shooting Difficulty:
(3DZChangeSizeViewAndShootingDifficulty.7z 5.05kb)
by Wudpecker.
DZ Sizes Size changes are useful on such things as buildings,
trucks, tanks, even entire aircraft.
Use the 3DZ Scaler.exe tool to change sizes on ANY 3DZ, including
ground Tmod 3DZ's. Much faster than trying to remodel the 3DZ on
paper or in Gurney's 3DZ program or the older Alessandro Borges'
3DZ!Studio.
There is a simple and quick way to increase aircraft sizes---if
that's really desirable. Some sample DOS batch files will be found
below that can be modified.
3DZ File Analysis: (3dzfiles.zip 6.26kb or
3DZFilesAnAnalysis.7z 56kb)
by Alatriste.
This document covers every 3DZ file used by Microprose in EAW with
detailed descriptions and possible uses, each one ordered by plane
type and name. In my opinion a must read document, along with
Paulo's notes, to understand how EAW manages 3D models and a little
guide for 3DZ beginners.
3DZ Editing Notes: (3dzedn.zip 74kb or
3DZFileStructureEditingNotes.7z 5.56kb)
by Paulo Morais.
In an unbelievable speed Paulo Morais has discovered a wide range of
information about the internal data structure of EAW's 3DZ files -
these determine the aircraft's 3D shape. Advanced programmers /
hex-editor pros should read this now... Also included in this
package are some DOS utilities for 3DZ editing purpose; 3DZ Texture
Parts Mapper and TXT/DXF Dumper.
3dz Link Points And Paste On:
(3dzLinkpointsAndPasteOn.7z 2.88MB)
by Moggy.
...
3dz Model Editing CAM v0.9:
(3dzModelEditingCAMv0.9.7z 108kb)
by Paulo Morais and Cord Hartmann.
...
3DZ Notes: (3DZnotes.7z 3.88kb)
by VonBeerhofen and Others.
...
3dz Objects List: (3dzObjectsList.7z 1.37kb)
by Paulo Morais.
Complete list of EAW Aircraft / Ordnance 3DZ objects...
Converting To High Res 3DZ: (ConvertToHR3DZ.zip 5.62kb)
John (Col. Gibbon) Graham.
19th April 2000, This is a very simple, step by step guide to how to
convert a Standard res single engined 3dz into a HR 3dz set.
3DZ RENDER SEQUENCE TUTORIAL
Related Download Links:
-tools-tutorial-3dzrendersequence
3dz Rendering Sequence Tutorial:
(3dzRenderingSequenceTutorial.zip 819kb)
by John “Chompy” Masters.
...
A RS (BSP) Tutorial: (aRS(BSP)Tutorial.zip 35.9kb)
by Gurney.
...
Surviving Rendering Sequence Problems:
(SurvivingRenderingSequenceProblems.7z 238kb)
by Moggy.
...
AIRFIELD TUTORIAL
Related Download Links:
-tools-tutorial-airfield
CAMPAIGN TUTORIAL
Related Download Links:
-tools-tutorial-campaign
Creating EAW Missions v2 Inc Hex Notes:
(CreatingEAWMissionsv2IncHexNotes.zip 711kb)
by RAF_Roy.
...Mission Creating and Tips on XVI32 Hex editing...
Creating OAW Type EAW Missions v2:
(CreatingOAWTypeEAWMissionsv2.zip 651kb)
by RAF_Roy.
...
CDF TUTORIAL
Related Download Links:
-tools-tutorial-cdf
CDF Files Notes: (cdfextra_doc.zip 3.88kb)
by Paulo Morais.
...
CDF Tools Unreliable Plus Specs:
(CDFToolsUnreliable+specs.7z 128kb)
by ?.
...
Exposing The CDF: (?? ??)
by ??.
March 1999...
COCKPIT TUTORIAL
Related Download Links:
-tools-tutorial-cockpit
Basic Guide To HiRes Cockpits: (BasicGuideToHiResCockpits.zip
589kb)
by Steve T.
...
Cockpit Image Guides: (CockpitImageGuides.zip 4.24MB)
by Crashin' Jack.
...2D and Virtual default cockpits...
Cockpit Tutorial Kit: (CockpitTutorialKit.7z 31.4kb)
by Crashin' Jack.
...
Cockpit Tutorial Kit 2: (CockpitTutorialKit2.7z
22.9kb)
by Crashin' Jack.
...
Editing Of The VCG.DAT File:
(EditingOfTheVCG.DATfile.7z 8.31kb)
by Crashin' Jack.
...
How To Make An Instrument Panel: (HowtoMakeanInstrumentPanel(SimHQ).7z
12.8MB)
by Crashin' Jack.
...
How To Make An Instrument Panel:
(HowToMakeAnInstrumentPanel.7z 12.4MB)
by Crashin' Jack.
...
Needle Placement: (NeedlePlacement-VCG_.dat.7z 13.6kb)
by Moggy.
...VCG_.dat...
FRONTLINE TUTORIAL
Related Download Links:
-tools-tutorial-frontline
Frontlines For Campaign Makers:
(FrontlinesPackageForCMakersv2.zip 14.9kb)
by Dominique Legrand.
...
OAW Frontline How To: (OAWFrontlineHowTo.zip 273kb)
by RAF_Roy.
...
World Browser: (WorldBrowser.7z 1.41MB)
by RAF_Roy.
...
World Browser: (Worldbrowser.zip or
EWbrowser.zip 1.46MB)
by RAF_Roy.
...Graphically HTML Browse the EAW World Map. unzips
to a folder, then doubleclick EA1.html
GROUND TUTORIAL
Related Download Links:
-tools-tutorial-ground
EAW World Grid Explained: (EAWWorldGridExplained.zip
48.1kb)
by RAF_Roy.
...Explanation Of Griddata.dat...
Editing Tiles V2: (EditingTilesV2-pdf.zip 28.7kb)
by Stephen O’Leary aka Pilot Officer Prune.
...
Place General Location In World Towns Airbases:
(PlaceGeneralLocationInWorldTownsAirbases.7z 355kb)
by Moggy.
...Targets.dat...
Place Individual Target Ground Objects In Airfields Towns:
(PlaceIndividualTargetGroundObjectsInAirfieldsTowns.7z 537kb)
by Moggy.
...Tardata.dat...
GUNSIGHTS TUTORIAL
Related Download Links:
-tools-tutorial-gunsights
Making Gunsight: (MakingGunsight.7z 909bytes)
by VBH.
...
LIGHTS TUTORIAL
Related Download Links:
-tools-tutorial-lights
Technical Stuff About Lights in EAW: (TechnicalStuffAboutLightsinEAW.zip
729kb)
by Moggy.
...
MISC TUTORIAL
Related Download Links:
-tools-tutorial-misc
EAW File Analysis Spreadsheet: (EAWfileanalysis.zip 2.34MB)
by ??.
Version 1.0 November 2001. This Excel spreadsheet analyses the data
in several of EAW’s .dat files. I find it very useful in remaking
the EAW world.
EAW's File Types: (EAWFileTypes.7z 1kb)
by VBH.
A table of File types and remarks.
EAW Editing Notes v2: (eawnotes.zip 127kb or
EditingNotesOverviewv2.zip 958kb)
by Charles Gunst.
These notes (Revision: Sept 15 2003) are the result of a lot of detective work,
trial and error, and guesswork, by me and a great number of other
EAW fans. They have been collated by me since 1999, originally for
my own use. They are a synthesis of everyone’s knowledge of EAW that
has been shared to date, and are intended as a freely available
reference work for anyone interested in editing EAW. Posted on 4-05-2000: I
have had a lot of requests for information on editing EAW, by people
who want to give editing a try. My view has always been that the
more people who give it a go the better, as it can only improve our
knowledge, and so I have always tried to help as much as I can. Over
a period of time I have compiled a set of notes from my own
investigations, and from other people's discoveries, which contain
all that I know about the structure of EAW, and how to edit it. I
use these as a working reference when editing. I have decided that
it would be much easier to have these notes readily available to
everyone.
Editing Overview: (EditingOverview.zip 41kb)
by Raf_Roy.
OAW1....File Structure ,Tools and Documents / Essential Files for
Editing.
Sprite List: (Sprite List.7z 2kb)
by ??.
...List of sprites in game.
????: (FSMlogowsp.zip ??)
by ??.
Description on how to modify fsmlogo.wsp (The same procedure applies
to other .wsp files as well) The fsmlogo.wsp holds 3 sprites. These
are the "logo" of the airforce in the mission parameters screen.
They can be extracted to raw format using the dump_wsp utility.
????: (Hangarlisted.zip ??)
by ??.
Table of hangar screens slots and sprites
EAW Gun Modelling: (?? ??)
by ??.
March 1999...
The Structure Of EAW: (?? ??)
by ??.
March 1999...
PLANES TUTORIAL
Related Download Links:
-tools-tutorial-planes
????: (FM+Dmtools+data.zip ??)
by ??.
This is a description of all data's i know. Some descriptions are
not complete, cause it would need a book to write the exact meaning
down, cause many data's influence each other!!!
Aircraft Editing Notes: (AircraftEditNotes.zip 7.34kb)
by Knegel
Contains the Aircraft Edit Notes for building EAW flight models...
Damage Model In FLT Files: (DamageModelInflt-files.zip
20.2kb)
by Andy.
...This is a short guide on how to edit the aircraft's Damage Models
of the flight simulation 'European Air War' by Microprose. I'll use
Chris Coon's (MPS Programmer) original flt-file code to make some
comments on how the damage models for EAW aircraft can be altered to
get them more realistic.
Using Flight Editor And Airgrid v3:
(UsingFlightEditorAndAirgridv3.7z 373kb)
by Jel.
...
Using Mr. Jelly's Loadout Editor: (UsingMrJellysLoadoutEditor.zip
3.62kb)
by Rotton50 and Crashin' Jack.
...
SCREENS TUTORIAL
Related Download Links:
-tools-tutorial-screens
EAW Screen Loader How To: (EAWScreenloaderHowTo.zip
276kb)
by ?.
...
How To Make New Mainscreens:
(HowToMakeNewMainscreens.7z 869bytes)
by ?.
...
Main Screen And Palette Tutorials:
(MainScreenAndPaletteTutorials.7z 862kb)
by John Mcgarvey aka Jacksprat.
...
Make Main Screen Brief: (MakeMainScreenBrief.7z
937bytes)
by RockHPI.
...
Making Mainscreens: (making-mainscreens.7z 1.16kb)
by Pišíš.
...
Working With SCREENS: (WorkingWithSCREENS.zip 18.3kb)
by Stephen O’Leary aka Pilot Officer Prune.
...
SKINNING TUTORIAL
Related Download Links:
-tools-tutorial-skinning
HighRes Model Skinning
Guide: (HighResModelSkinningGuide.zip 241kb)
by John Graham aka Col. Gibbon.
...
How To Add Markings To Skins: (HowToAddMarkingsToSkins.zip
271kb)
by Mosi?.
...
HRSkinning PT1 How To Use Layers:
(HRSkinningPT1_HowToUseLayers.zip 395kb)
by John "Chompy" Masters.
...
HRSkinning PT2 How To Use Layers:
(HRSkinningPT2_HowToUseLayers.zip 119kb)
by John "Chompy" Masters.
...
HRSkinningPT3 Tutorial: (HRSkinningPT3_tutorial.zip
1.49MB)
by John "Chompy" Masters.
...
HRSkinningPT3 Tutorial HRB-17 Template:
(HRSkinningPT3_tutorial_HRB-17templates.zip 1.41MB)
by John "Chompy" Masters.
...
Making High Resolution Fighters: (MakingHighResolutionFighters.zip
115kb)
by João “Muas” Martins.
...
Masked Skinning With LAYERS: (MaskedSkinningwithLAYERS.zip
662kb)
by Mr. Johnson.
...
Paint Shop Classroom: (paintshopclassroom.7z 5.92kb)
by Major Lee.
...
Paint Shop Pro 7 skinning tutorial – Part III:
(PaintShopPro7skinningTutorial.zip 888kb)
by John "Chompy" Masters.
...
Palette Trick: (PaletteTrick.7z 530bytes)
by JG5_Jerry.
...
Skinning Tutorial: (PisisSkinningTutorial.7z 142kb)
by Pisis.
...
Skinning Tutorial: (SDSkinningTutorial.7z 12kb)
by Tom Murphy.
...
Skinning: (skinning.7z 481kb)
by Pisis.
...
Skinning Aircraft Bf109: (SkinningAircraftBf109.zip
1.88MB)
by Mosi?.
...
Paint Tutorial: (TheHangarPaintTutorial.7z 146kb)
by Airbuddha.
...
PicPac Use: (Tutorial_PicPac.zip 14.9kb)
by Mosi?.
...
SOUND TUTORIAL
Related Download Links:
-tools-tutorial-sound
Adapting Music To The Barracks Radio:
(AdaptingMusicBarracksRadioSounds.7z 1.13kb)
by ?.
...
Extra Sounds Tutor Tech Notes: (ExtraSoundsTutorTechNotes.zip
15.4kb)
by ?.
...
Sound File Codes List Updated: (SoundFileCodesListUpdated.zip
898kb)
by Cord Hartmann and Safehaven.
...
Extra Wsound CDF List: (WsoundCDF.7z 816kb)
by Mikael Östberg aka Safehaven
STR TUTORIAL
Related Download Links:
-tools-tutorial-str
TARGET TUTORIAL
Related Download Links:
-tools-tutorial-target
My Tools 2 Tutorial:
(TargetsTardataEditing-MyTools2.zip 2.03MB)
by RAF_Roy.
...
Ground Object List: (tmods-GrndObjectList.7z 1.42kb)
by Harry McWilliams aka HarryM.
TMod files (3D Ground Object Files) List for stock EAW...
In most cases there are 4 files per set:
tmod##_D.3dz
tmod##_H.3dz
tmod##_L.3dz
tmod##_S.3dz
D = damaged
H = main picture
L = long distance view
S = shadow
Target Point List: (ptchart.jpg ??kb)
by Harry McWilliams aka HarryM.
An image showing the points for scoring targets in stock EAW...
TERRAIN TUTORIAL
Related Download Links:
-tools-tutorial-terrain
Editing The Tiles v2: (EditingTheTilesv2.7z 53.4kb)
by Stephen O’Leary aka Pilot Officer Prune.
...
How To Build A New World: (HowToBuildANewworld.zip
91.7kb)
by Stephen O’Leary aka Pilot Officer Prune.
...Extensive list of instructions...
Place NON Target Ground Objects In The Terrain:
(PlaceNONTargetGroundObjects.7z 213kb)
by Moggy.
...EAW_TTD.dat...
Terrain And Airfield / Ground Targets Notes: (TerrainAndAirfieldTargetsNotes.zip
21.5kb)
by Dominique "DOM" Legrand.
...
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